Skopje, 31 January 2023 (MIA) – North Macedonia, as chair-country, will strictly observe the fundamental principles and values of OSCE. The Organization will focus on Ukraine and the human security in time of regional and global insecurity and instability, said OSCE Chairman-in-Office Bujar Osmani at a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Brussels on Tuesday.

FM Osmani highlighted the natural and strong ties between the EU and OSCE, which represents a favorable environment for common activities and meeting of joint tasks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release.

“Our Chairmanship in 2023 will be guided by the already agreed commitments of all 57 member-states. We will not make compromises that would endanger the basic documents and consensual OSCE decisions. Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine remains the biggest challenge. It is an unjustified war against an independent country and OSCE member,” said FM Osmani.

According to him, OSCE has all mechanisms and tools at disposal that offer specific support to people in all member-states.

“Through its culture of dialogue, the culture of compromise and goodneighborly relations, North Macedonia has built its image that is recognized across the international community. We are a regional model of a functional multiethnic democracy, guaranteeing the rights of all communities living in the country,” said Osmani.

Interlocutors also referred to close cooperation between the EU and OSCE.

“Synergy between these two organizations can help the advancement of processes that sometimes seem blocked,” said Osmani.

He underlined that North Macedonia remains a credible partner of the international community and the EU, abiding by its principles and values, reads the press release.