VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski discussed the political situation in Macedonia with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest today, saying that the country’s European perspective is being endangered by the Zaev Government. Mickoski was welcomed by Orban in his Carmelite Monastery residence.

VMRO-DPMNE puts a very high value on the European perspectives of Macedonia. They are unfortunately endangered by Zaev’s irresponsible Government, VMRO-DPMNE said in its press release following the meeting, adding that “Mickoski expressed his concern about the criminal and corruption scandals that the Zaev Government is faced with and the lack of a legal outcome after the affairs are revealed. This endangers the functioning of the rule of law”.

Hungary is a strong supporter of Macedonia’s continued path toward the European Union. Mickoski and Orban also discussed their cooperation in the European People’s Party, reported the Hungary Journal.

Mickoski was accompanied by VMRO-DPMNE deputy leader Aleksandar Nikoloski, while Orban was joined by the Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. the reception was held in the iconic residence reserved for high level meetings with visiting statesmen and foreign officials.

Hungarian news outlets reported on the meting. The V4 news agency carried a statement from Orban’s press secretary Betalan Havasi saying that the “parties also discussed the Balkan country’s process of joining the EU, as well as the most important issues facing the continent. The talks also focused on the future of the European People’s Party (EPP) and its election congress in November, as both Fidesz and VMRO-DPMNE are member organisations of the EPP”.