The Macedonian Government is going to hold a joint session with a foreign government for the first time. The meeting with the Serbian Government that, according to the initial plan, will be held in Belgrade in May has been agreed upon by the prime ministers of the two countries at their meeting in Skopje Monday. According to their statements afterward, the aim of the meetings in this format is providing an impetus to the development of relations between the two countries, expediting important projects and improving bilateral relations.

Government Spokesman Aleksandar Gjorgjiev said the meetings would try to promote economic cooperation and trade, table infrastructure projects of broader regional relevance, energy projects and possibilities for joint promotion on third markets for certain products, prepare a joint tourist offer and negotiate cooperation in agriculture, medicine and education.

“From a political point of view, it is an appropriate way to promote good neighborly relations and bilateral cooperation. Therefore, we as Government are interested in holding such forums with all our neighbors. The initial steps have been made with Serbia and Albania, as Bulgaria has also shown interest. All these processes have our full attention,” Gjorgjiev said.