Macedonia enjoys Italy's full support in its efforts to join NATO and the European Union, rightfully maintaining its position of strict observance of international law. Enlargement remains high on Italy's agenda during its EU presidency.

Macedonia can count on support in infrastructure development and in other areas. These are the topics President Gjorge Ivanov and his counterpart Giorgio Napolitano discussed Friday, MIA reports from Rome.

Ivanov and Napolitano referred to open issues in the Union, Macedonia’s obstacles and efforts to join NATO and EU.