Skopje, 30 May 2023 (MIA) - Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski met with the European Union Special Representative for the Western Balkans, Miroslav Lajčák, at the sidelines of the GlobSec Bratislava Forum on Tuesday, highlighting the Government's commitment to regional peace and security.

PM Kovachevski said North Macedonia is committed to the enhancement of goodneighborly relations through dialogue and cooperation among states, establishing itself as a factor of stability in the area, the Government said in a press release.

The PM also noted the Government's focus on the reform process and the EU accession negotiations.

Interlocutors said political dialogue is required in the country, whereas all societal, political, non-governmental stakeholders must reach consensus that would prevent any hindrances in the process of North Macedonia's EU accession.

Kovachevski and Lajčák called for urgent de-escalation of the situation in Kosovo and return of peace and stability, with the PM reiterating that North Macedonia supports the continuation of the cooperation and coordination with NATO and EU in the region, towards consolidating the stability and accelerating the Euro-Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans, reads the press release.

Photo: Government of North Macedonia