At the final forum in Antalya within the framework of the rotational presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), which is currently held by Turkey, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Svetlan Stoev met with Foreign Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani.

The two ministers discussed bilateral relations and the European perspective of North Macedonia. Svetlan Stoev said that no other country was more interested in North Macedonia becoming a member of the EU than Bulgaria. This country is open to dialogue and continues active work aimed at restoring trust in relations, he added.

Bulgaria expects actual steps made by North Macedonia when it comes the implementation of the agreements between the two countries, Minister Stoev pointed out and added that following the pragmatic path was a win-win situation for both countries.