The Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia and Minister for Inter-Community Relations, Mr. Ivan Stoilković, today held a working meeting with a delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Austria in Skopje, led by the Ambassador, Mr. Martin Pamer.

During the meeting, views and opinions on the current political and economic issues in both countrieswere exchanged, with a focus on the relations between the ethnic communities living in the country. Stoilković and Pamer expressed confidence that the friendly relations between the two countries will continue to develop in the future.

Among other things, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Inter-Community Relations, Mr. Stoilković, informed Ambassador Pamer about the functioning of the Ministry for Inter-Community Relations, emphasizing that it should evolve into an institution that works for the benefit of all ethnic communities in the country. He also shared details about the projects he is working on in his capacity as Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia.

In this regard, the discussion also focused on the opportunities for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries, with both interlocutors agreeing that the economy is not only a challenge but also one of the most important and crucial areas for progress.

The focus was also placed on improving the economic exchange between the two countries and raising it to a higher level.

At the end of the meeting, both interlocutors agreed that cooperation between the two countries is of utmost importance, with particular emphasis on the support that our country receives from Austria regarding the reform processes tied to EU integration, which, as highlighted, must remain a priority on the agenda in the future.