At a time when Macedonia is expecting to receive a date for start of the negotiations for membership in the EU and an invitation for membership in NATO, the country needs political stability and constructive dialogue among the political parties, Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski and Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa concluded at their meeting yesterday. They stated that Slovenia is a significant economic partner of Macedonia and that the visit of approximately 100 businessmen from Slovenia is one more confirmation that there is an interest for increase of the investments in Macedonia.

Jansa offered Slovenia's experiences in the process for integration in NATO and the EU. He said that his visit to Macedonia in the company of a numerous Slovenian business delegation confirms his country's determination to help the Macedonian economy grow.