During her official visit to the Slovak Republic, President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova met with Robert Kalinjak, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, in Bratislava. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister reiterated Slovakia’s strong support for Macedonia’s path toward European integration. According to the Presidential Office, Kalinjak stated that Macedonia has been in the European Union’s waiting period for an extended duration.
He emphasized that the enlargement process should proceed based strictly on fulfilling the Copenhagen criteria. Furthermore, the minister shared his positive assessment of cooperation with Macedonian state institutions. He indicated readiness for ongoing improvements across various sectors, including defense cooperation.
President Siljanovska-Davkova acknowledged and expressed satisfaction with Slovakia’s consistent and principled position regarding the region’s integration efforts. The discussions underscored a mutual commitment between the two nations concerning regional stability and adherence to established European standards. The dialogue focused on strengthening bilateral ties while addressing the broader context of Balkan integration into Western structures.
Kalinjak’s remarks highlighted a desire for tangible progress in Macedonia’s institutional alignment with EU requirements. The exchange reinforced Slovakia’s role as a proponent of Macedonia’s continued pursuit of full membership within European frameworks.
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