Skopje, 15 October 2025 (MIA) – At a meeting Wednesday with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said the country expects a clear and concrete commitment from the European Union, as a confirmation of the European perspective and support for the citizens who have stayed committed to the European values for decades, the Government said in a press release.

In the press release, the Government said the meeting discussed the European perspective, the progress of reforms, economic cooperation, energy security, and digital transformation.

The Prime Minister highlighted the Government’s commitment to accelerate the country’s Euro-integration through concrete results and the fulfillment of European standards.

“The European Commission President’s visit affirms the open dialogue and mutual commitment to the enhancement of our partnership in the interest of stability, economic development, and the country’s European future,” the Government said.

On Tuesday, speaking about von der Leyen’s visit to the country, PM Mickoski said he expects a reaffirmation of the position that full-fledged EU membership remains as the country's strategic goal, with hopes that the EU also delivers.

Von der Leyen kicked off her three-day tour of the Western Balkans in Tirana, Albania, on Monday. In addition to the Prime Minister, in Skopje she is to meet with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova and Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi.

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