VMRO-DPMNE leder Hristijan Mickoski, together with Vice President Aleksandar Nikoloski, and VMRO-DPMNE EC member Igor Nikolov met Wednesday in Paris with members of the French Senate Marta de Cidrac and Arnaud Bazin, who is also chairman of the French-Macedonian friendship group.

At the meeting they discussed current issues and issues related to the strategic interests of the Republic of Macedonia, as well as the needs for reforms and strengthening of the mutual friendship.

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski affirmed the commitment to progress on the EU integration plan, as well as putting the country on a fast track that would imply urgent reforms that would take Macedonia out of the dead end that the current government brought.

Mickoski underlined the firm commitment to the fight against crime, and zero tolerance for corruption. He also emphasized that steps are needed that will lead to economic progress and improvement of the standard of the citizens.

Unfortunately, today we have a situation where the main obstacle to justice is the Prime Minister, said Mickoski, adding that it is necessary to free the justice system from political constraints and the rule of law.

The renewal advocated by VMRO-DPMNE refers to changes for the better in all spheres and areas, implementation of policies based on principles and values, he stressed at the meeting.

At the same time, the President of VMRO-DPMNE emphasized that he is committed to strategic partnership with the Republic of France and deepening of the mutual economic and political cooperation.