Skopje – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, Timčo Mucunski, today received copies of the credentials of the newly appointed ambassador and head of the Delegation of the European Union in Skopje, Mikalis Rokas, emphasizing that his diplomatic mission begins at an extremely important moment for the country’s European future, and in this sense expressed confidence that with strong mutual commitment, decisive progress will be ensured towards the realization of our strategic commitment for future membership in the EU.
As announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Mucunski expressed satisfaction with the continuous support of the European Union so far for the advancement of the reform processes, stability, and prosperity of the country, and emphasized our readiness for further deepening of the mutual partnership based on common values and interests.
At the meeting, the importance of the earliest possible integration of the Western Balkan countries into the EU was also emphasized, and in this context, the recently adopted Growth Plan for the Western Balkans was welcomed as a significant political and financial investment of the Union in the region and an additional impetus for the achievement of this common goal.
So far, this function in the country has been performed by the Euro Ambassador David Geer. (September 5)