Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki said Tuesday that he expected an objective report from the European Commission in October.

“I think we have come to a stage when the start of negotiations with Macedonia has become a necessity for the EU as well if the Union wishes to maintain its credibility. Our goal is to continue carrying out all reforms because they are primarily for us. However, we expect the political leaders in the EU member states, including the country that has been making this path difficult for us, to make their own contribution to full integration of the Balkans,” Minister Poposki said.

Regarding the good-neighborly relations, he said Macedonia was nurturing good relations with its neighbors, was launching initiatives and projects and was working on creation of a positive climate in the Balkans.