Skopje, 12 March 2023 (MIA) - Minister of Interior Oliver Spasovski met Sunday with Bosnia and Herzegovina Minister of Security Nenad Nešić, discussing bilateral cooperation and enhancement of ties between the countries' ministries.

"I am pleased to say that bilateral relations and regional cooperation are on an exceptionally high level. The excellent political and operational cooperation is based on the inter-government agreements on mutual recognition and replacement of driving licenses, cooperation in the fight against terrorism, organized crime, illegal narcotics trafficking, illegal migration and transfer of persons illegally residing in countries," Minister Spasovski told the joint press conference.

The MoI added that the meeting focused on strengthening of cooperation in information exchange on illegal migration, drug and arms trafficking, cyber-crime, money laundering and corruption, as well as settlement of urgent requests presented by both countries.

"Bilateral cooperation is mainly carried out through the national bureaus but also meetings and joint activities. I briefed colleague Nešić on the North Macedonia-Frontex agreement, which is expected to be operationalized on April 19, thus further enhancing EU-North Macedonia cooperation regarding migration and border management," said Spasovski.

Minister Nešić said the European Union is the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia, expressing hope that bilateral cooperation would continue to develop.

On Monday, Nešić will attend the event marking the Day of Special Anti-Terrorist Unit - Tiger.

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