Siljanovska‑Davkova backs Kosovo’s Euro‑Atlantic aspirations in Skopje meeting
The Macedonian president and Kosovo’s assembly speaker discussed Euro‑Atlantic integration, parliamentary cooperation and steps to boost trade and infrastructure links.
Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova met with Albulena Haxhiu in Skopje and reiterated support for Kosovo’s Euro‑Atlantic path.
President Gordana Siljanovska‑Davkova received the speaker of the Kosovo Assembly, Albulena Haxhiu, who is on an official visit to North Macedonia. The two officials discussed the state of bilateral relations and regional cooperation, noting steady political dialogue and shared strategic goals.
Emphasis on Euro‑Atlantic integration and parliamentary ties
Siljanovska‑Davkova reaffirmed North Macedonia’s backing of Kosovo’s Euro‑Atlantic aspirations and underlined that candidate countries should be assessed fairly on the basis of the Copenhagen criteria. She stressed the value of good‑neighbor relations and regional initiatives such as the Brdo‑Brioni process for building trust and strengthening the Western Balkans’ credibility with the European Union.
Speaking as a former legislator, the president highlighted the role of parliaments in deepening democratic processes. She advocated for continued regular meetings between members of parliament and the exchange of best practices, particularly in the context of European integration.
Haxhiu thanked North Macedonia for its friendship and consistent solidarity with Kosovo over the years and drew attention to the important role played by the Albanian community in North Macedonia in fostering good relations between the two countries. She also praised North Macedonia’s contribution to Kosovo’s peace and stability through participation in KFOR and NATO and reiterated Kosovo’s commitment to Euro‑Atlantic integration.
Both sides welcomed progress in economic cooperation and trade, while stressing the need to further improve infrastructure links and to simplify customs procedures to facilitate cross‑border exchange.
Separately, the speaker met with the president of North Macedonia’s Assembly, Afrim Gashi, who received Haxhiu in Skopje. The visit was noted as her first foreign trip since taking office and was presented as an affirmation of the strong bilateral ties; discussions with Gashi focused on parliamentary cooperation and European integration.
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