Minister for European Affairs Orhan Murtezani, today hosted a diplomatic delegation from Turkey in the framework of a meeting to exchange experiences in the European integration process. In his speech, Minister Murtezani emphasized that deepened cooperation with Turkey is of great importance for North Macedonia, especially in terms of institutional strengthening, harmonization with European standards and improving capacities for the management of European funds.
“This meeting is a testament to the good and stable relations between Turkey and North Macedonia. As I emphasized during my recent visit to Ankara, our partnership is deeply rooted in history, but at the same time it is oriented towards the future, built on shared aspirations and goals. Today’s discussions are one more step towards learning from mutual experiences,” Murtezani emphasized.
As announced by his office, the meeting focused on several key topics and panels, where representatives from both delegations shared their knowledge and expertise. In the first panel, the Turkish side presented their experiences from the accession process, with a special focus on the institutional structure, negotiation mechanisms and the main challenges they have overcome over the years. Experts from the Ministry for European Affairs of North Macedonia spoke about the current status of the country’s European integration and the priorities that follow in the coming period.
“The second panel discussed the preparation of the national version of EU law, where experts from both sides presented their organizational structures, translation and coordination procedures, legal and professional revision of translated acts, as well as the creation of terminological bases, which are key to the accurate transposition and consistent transmission of European Union law into the national legal system.”
“The third panel was dedicated to financial cooperation with the EU and the use of IPA funds. The Macedonian and Turkish sides presented their experiences in programming, implementing and monitoring European funds, with particular emphasis on mechanisms for efficient management of funds and ensuring their maximum use.”
“The last panel focused on cross-border and regional cooperation, where opportunities for joint projects within the framework of European programs were examined. Both sides emphasized the importance of such initiatives for promoting economic development, infrastructure connectivity and building stronger relations between institutions,” the announcement states.