There are no open issues between Macedonia and Montenegro, which are dedicated to identical foreign policy goals and intensive regional cooperation, President Gjorge Ivanov and Prime Minister Dusko Markovic concluded Monday in Skopje.
They expressed satisfaction with the traditionally good relations and the political dialogue between the two countries.
Speaking about Macedonia's European perspective, Ivanov said 'the country's EU, NATO accession is vital for the stability and prosperity of the entire region'.
He also notified Macedonia's interest in closer political-security cooperation with Montenegro in regard to NATO membership process, as well as the cooperation between the security services of both countries, the President's Office said in a press release.
'I expect for the EU, NATO expansion not only to resume, but to accelerate. It's the only way for Europe to be more powerful, resilient to existing challenges,' Ivanov said.
The talks reaffirmed the interest in advancing the bilateral economic cooperation and connectivity.
Ivanov and Markovic also shared opinions on developments in Macedonia, Montenegro, the region and Europe. They voiced their interest to keep cooperating within the regional initiatives, including the Brdo-Briuni Process, which is set to hold a summit next year in Macedonia.
