LSDM has publicly accused Foreign Minister Timço Mucunski of engaging in confidential discussions with Bulgaria. The party asserted that it is inappropriate for a foreign minister to conduct discussions regarding the nation’s future in a manner that is kept secret from the public. LSDM questioned the rationale behind keeping such critical national discussions private, stating, “How can the future of Macedonia be a secret?” Furthermore, the party expressed concern over Mucunski’s perceived push for political immunity for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
LSDM argued that granting such immunity implies the Ministry operates outside the accountability structure of the government. The statement emphasized that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is considered an integral part of the government, not an institution above it. LSDM pointed to the government’s operational record to support this critique, noting that, according to the party, the administration has failed to open any files in the last two years and has missed several reform deadlines originally set for completion by June 1st.
In essence, the core contention raised by LSDM is one of transparency and accountability. They contend that the Ministry, under the direction of Mucunski, must adhere to the same standards of governmental oversight that apply to the rest of the executive branch, rejecting any suggestion that its diplomatic activities can be shielded from public scrutiny or political critique.
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