Skopje, 19 November 2025 (MIA) – The visit by the German foreign minister is a clear confirmation of Germany’s strong support to the European perspective of the region as it yet again affirms the importance Germany attaches to the Western Balkan region, especially to our country.

This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timcho Mucunski in his meeting with the German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, who visited the Republic of North Macedonia on Monday as part of his working Western Balkans tour.

The two ministers welcomed the intensive high-level political dialogue developed by the two countries for more than three decades, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade said in a press release.

They agreed that overall bilateral cooperation in all sectors is a firm foundation to further intensify dialogue and develop new forms of partnership.

“Minister Mucunski thanked for the continuing and unwavering German support for the EU integration process of the country. He told Minister Wadephul about current activities regarding the European agenda, reform processes, regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations, reaffirming the government’s strong commitment to reform implementation and progress on the path to EU membership,” said the press release.

Minister Wadephul reassured that Germany remains a strong supporter of the integration bid of the Western Balkan countries to join the EU, including our country. He said that full European integration of the region is the strongest guarantee ensuring long-term stability, peace and prosperity in Europe, stated the press release.

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