The Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia, Dimitar Kovacevski, met with Kimmo Lähdevirta, non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the country.

The meeting focused on the war in Ukraine, the security situation in Europe, as well as the possibilities for promoting good bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

The unity of the NATO member states and the European Union in the positions on the Russian aggression against Ukraine is assessed as significant.

It was also concluded that the step forward of the Republic of Macedonia in the European perspectives is important for our country, but also as an encouragement for the whole region, and as a contribution to the stability and security of Europe.

Prime Minister, Kovacevski, thanked for Finland’s support for the European integration of our country and stressed that Macedonia continues to actively share the same values with NATO and EU member states.

The meeting confirmed the mutual support of the two countries for issues of benefit to the citizens of the countries.