Skopje, 30 January 2024 (MIA) - Caretaker Prime Minister Talat Xhaferi addressed Tuesday the constitutive session of the newly-elected caretaker Government, saying their key task is organization of free, fair and democratic elections through an open and legitimate procedure.

PM Xhaferi referred to the expectations from the new executive regarding the organization and implementation of the upcoming elections, as well as realization of its ongoing tasks in the people's interest, the Government said in a press release.

"A key task is ahead of us - preparation and organization of free, fair and democratic elections through an open and legitimate procedure. In this task, we are obliged to cooperate with the Parliament, the State Election Commission, the OSCE/ODIHR Mission, the European Union and the United States as our strategic partner, in order to ensure the highest European standards in the course of the election campaign and Election Day, so that citizens can clearly express their will," said Xhaferi.

He expects the Government to be efficient and work in the interest of citizens through transparency and accountability.

"I expect all Government members to invest their knowledge and experience, and work with dedication in the people's interest, so that we overcome all challenges together, in an open and professional way," noted Xhaferi.

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