Skopje, 15 November 2023 (MIA) – Romania supports the European path of the Republic of North Macedonia, but it is important to implement the necessary reforms as well, said the Foreign Minister of Romania, Luminița Odobescu, at a meeting Wednesday with Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi.

Odobescu, who is on a working visit to the country, said the reforms have posed a challenge to most of the Union’s member states, including Romania.

“She noted the importance of maintaining the intensity of the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, and the enhancement of economic cooperation. Minister Odobescu emphasized the mutual support of the countries from the Eastern and Western Balkans regarding the enlargement, while also touching upon the latest security developments in the world, such as the war in Ukraine, and the situation in the Gaza Strip,” said Parliament in a press release.

Speaker Xhaferi voiced special satisfaction from the opportunity to meet with a representative of Romania, a country with which, he said, we are continuously building friendly bilateral relations.

“Speaker Xhaferi noted that the overall relations between the Republic of North Macedonia and Romania are characterized by a high degree of friendship, with constructive and open political dialogue, founded on partnership and mutual respect. Regarding the country’s Euro-integration process, he informed the Minister that the screening process is being concluded, and that Parliament has begun the procedure to amend the Constitution which requires a two-third majority,” said Parliament.

Xhaferi and Odobescu agreed on the importance of the intensification of parliamentary cooperation, with a focus on cooperation on European affairs.

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