Skopje, 26 October 2023 (MIA) – The creation of joint policies is just a prerequisite for a joint functioning within the European Union. The door is open, it depends on our commitments whether we will cross the threshold, but what I know for sure is that we are decisively stepping forward, and the European momentum is inevitable, said Interior Minister Oliver Spasovski at the opening of the EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs

According to a press release from the Ministry of Interior, Spasovski welcomed European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson; Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska; the interior ministers of the Western Balkan countries, and other high representatives of the EU, Europol, Frontex, to what he called an “exceptionally significant ministerial meeting, which is further proof of the unbreakable bond of the region with the European family.”

“It is my special honor that North Macedonia is opening its doors once again as the host of the EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs, during a time in which the world, like never before in recent history, is facing such significant geopolitical, and even civilizational challenges, which urgently call for appropriate and global answers. Because, simply no one is circumvented by the consequences of the current challenges that could emerge in the coming years,” said Spasovski.

Spasovski voiced conviction that through the forum the country will manage to demonstrate its achievements in the recent period, and enable the exchanging of opinions and positions that will contribute to the strengthening of cooperation and joint policies.

“Here I would especially highlight the word ‘unity’. Because it’s no coincidence that we’re all here together. It is a fact that the creation of joint policies is just a prerequisite for a joint functioning within the European Union. The door is open, it depends on our commitments whether we will cross the threshold, but what I know for sure is that we are decisively stepping forward, and the European momentum is inevitable,” stressed Spasovski. 

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