State Secretary Tamara Weingerl Požar reaffirms Slovenia’s support for North Macedonia's EU accession

At the start of the meeting, both sides expressed their satisfaction with the strong ties between Slovenia and North Macedonia, as reflected in regular high-level bilateral meetings. They also noted the positive cooperation established across a wide range of areas of mutual interest.

The discussions focused on EU enlargement and continued support for North Macedonia's path towards EU membership. Deputy Minister Dimitrovski outlined the current state of the accession process and the challenges facing North Macedonia as it advances towards EU membership. State Secretary Weingerl Požar reaffirmed Slovenia's continued support for North Macedonia's EU journey, including by sharing experience and transferring Slovenian knowledge.

The meeting also covered the current situation in the Western Balkans. Both parties emphasised that the EU enlargement process serves as a key incentive for countries in the region to implement the necessary reforms. In this context, State Secretary Weingerl Požar underlined that enlargement policy is essential to ensuring stability in the region, particularly in the current tense geopolitical climate. She also stressed the importance of providing these countries with a clear European perspective.