Skopje, 10 October 2023 (MIA) - North Macedonia and Ukraine share mutual values, cooperation and friendship will continue to develop, said Tuesday Deputy PM for good governance policies Slavica Grkovska and Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yevhen Perebyinis, who is visiting North Macedonia.

Deputy PM Grkovska expressed support for Ukrainian citizens in dealing with Russian aggression against Ukraine and the fight to maintain the country's territorial integrity. She emphasized that Ukraine is a friendly country that can always count on North Macedonia's support, said the Government in a press release.

Deputy FM Perebyinis thanked for North Macedonia's continued support, which they consider a key Western Balkans partner, and said they greatly appreciate the military aid, sanctions against Russia and the support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations. He also added that Ukrainians do not only fight for their country, but also for common values and Europe's security.

Although Ukraine's main goal at the moment is victory over the aggressor, Perebyinis emphasized that joining EU is one of their top priorities and that the integration process is another opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, the press release reads.

Interlocutors shared experiences about meeting EU membership criteria and reforms aimed at improving the standard for all citizens and society.

Grkovska informed about her office's good governance policies and congratulated the Ukrainian government representative for the fact that during the war the country managed to establish special institutions to fight corruption.

Photo: Government