Skopje, 18 November 2024 (MIA) – EU enlargement prospects and further strengthening of the strategic cooperation between North Macedonia and Hungary as part of the EU accession process of Macedonia was the focal point of the meeting of Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Viktorija Trajkov, and Hungary’s Minister for European Union Affairs, János Bóka.

In the meeting, Trajkov and Bóka highlighted the vital support extended by Hungary to our country, especially with regards to the European agenda, the Ministry for European Affairs said.

The Macedonian government, Minister Bóka said, by implementing the necessary reforms has been demonstrating strong will for European integration and Hungary is prepared to share its expertise and experience to assist in the process. 

Deputy Minister Trajkov said the government’s priority is to bolster reform implementation, primarily in the spheres such as rule of law, public administration and fight against corruption. 

Support from EU members, such as Hungary, she said, is of key importance to accelerate accession process and for concrete results to be recorded. Trajkov added that cooperation with Hungary is of great benefit in implementing European standards.

In addition to discussing the EU integration process, the two interlocutors also discussed ways to increase economic cooperation between their countries. They agreed that the opening of new economic opportunities will pave the way toward further development and increased competitiveness of the country on the European market. 

Trajkov and Bóka concurred that the two countries will continue their cooperation and friendship with Hungary continuing to fully support our country on its EU integration path, said the press release. 

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