The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the adoption of the European Parliament Resolution on the Republic of Northern Macedonia at today's plenary session in Strasbourg.

"As before, the European Parliament sent a clear political message on the importance of accelerating the European integration process and the immediate start of membership negotiations with Northern Macedonia.

"It is encouraging that the text of the Resolution was supported by a large number of Members of the European Parliament, reflecting the support of the wider political spectrum within the EU."

"It is especially important that the European Parliament reaffirms the strategic importance of Northern Macedonia and the entire Western Balkans region and their future as part of the European family.

The start of accession negotiations and EU membership is a strong investment for stability, not only for the countries of the region, but also for the EU, especially in the current context of security in Europe.

In this regard, we welcome the call of the European Parliament to overcome bilateral issues outside the accession process, which is in the spirit and principles of the accession process.

"Parliament also recognizes the progress of the country's reforms and its readiness to immediately start negotiations with the EU", reads the announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia. / Telegrafi /