- According to Macedonian Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki, a Macedonian priority in the relations with the neighbors is the projects that connect citizens, and are in the spirit of the European integration. In his view, Macedonia is dedicated to promoting relations with its eastern neighbor. Also, he expects the fourth meeting of the working groups of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both countries to be held eventually although the timing has not yet been defined considering Bulgaria is currently run by a technical government.