Slovak President Reaffirms Support for North Macedonia’s European Integration
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovak President Peter Pellegrini reiterated Slovakia’s commitment to supporting North Macedonia’s path toward European integration during a meeting with Macedonian President at the Slovak President’s official residence. The Slovak president emphasized the relationship between the two nations as one of friendship, partnership, and association. Speaking at a press conference following the meeting, President Pellegrini stated that Slovakia’s support is rooted in a belief that the integration process requires mutual understanding and adherence to established criteria for all candidate countries.
He stressed the importance of both North Macedonia and other aspiring nations implementing agreed-upon standards. “It is crucial that the European Union provides a clear signal that fulfilling these conditions translates into tangible progress,” President Pellegrini explained. He highlighted the need to foster trust between citizens within the candidate countries.
During recent visits to Western Balkan nations, President Pellegrini noted significant public interest in the European Union and its policies. The Slovak president underscored the importance of a transparent and results-oriented approach to ensure continued support for North Macedonia’s aspirations within the European framework.
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“It’s encouraging to see continued dedication to fostering closer ties between Slovakia and North Macedonia.”