The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of European Affairs, Bekim Sali, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to North Macedonia, Iveta Hricova.
The meeting confirmed the excellent bilateral cooperation and Slovakia’s continued support for North Macedonia’s European integration. Minister Sali expressed gratitude for the support provided so far, including within the framework of European solidarity mechanisms and crisis response.
Particular emphasis was placed on the Reform Agenda (2024–2027) as a key framework for implementing reforms and making use of the opportunities offered by the EU Growth Plan.
The interlocutors also discussed opportunities to deepen development cooperation, especially within the framework of the SlovakAid programme, as well as the use of instruments such as Twinning and TAIEX, which are important for strengthening administrative capacities.
The exchange of experiences in the management of EU funds was also a focus of the talks, bearing in mind Slovakia’s expertise in this area.
Sali underlined that the Ministry of European Affairs remains committed to coordinating reforms and ensuring more effective implementation, with a clear focus on delivering results for citizens.
