News
10/16/2018 10:10
Deputy Prime Minister in charge of European
Affairs, Bujar Osmani, had a meeting with the delegation of the Ministry of
Justice and Security of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, presented by Arjen
Taselaar, Head of the Department for International Relations and Projects, and
Hans Yonkher Coordinator for International Relations in the Western Balkans and
EU accession. At the meeting they discussed the possibilities to support the
reform process in the Republic of Macedonia, especially in providing expertise
for key areas such as the judiciary, fundamental rights, rule of law, security,
etc.
"One of our highest challenges is the
continuation of the reform momentum, in line with the guidelines of the EU June
summits, especially in the area of judicial reform and ensuring the rule of
law", Osmani stressed, pointing out the successfully initiated monitoring
process with Chapter 23 - Judiciary and Fundamental Rights.
"The Netherlands is one of the strongest
supporters of the Republic of Macedonia and our integration processes, but also
a country with which traditionally we have exceptionally successful
cooperation. I certainly expect that this support, in this moment when the
country faces the challenge of closing the issue of the Euro-Atlantic
perspective and launching EU membership negotiations," said Osmani,
expressing gratitude for the cooperation and expertise offered by the
Netherlands in the process of addressing the necessary reforms.
At the meeting Osmani also
referred to the current political situation, expressing confidence to the
interlocutors that the current political challenges will not jeopardize the
Government's reform agenda, and the envisaged reforms will be implemented in a
timely manner.