site.btaPresident: Open Dialogue Apparently Worries Certain Circles in North Macedonia’s Government

Reacting to the latest offensive remarks in connection with Bulgaria by a representative of North Macedonia’s government, the press service of the Bulgarian President on Wednesday circulated the following position:

“The open and constructive dialogue, even at an informal meeting such as the one held between the presidents of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia on September 13, is obviously very worrying for certain circles in the government of North Macedonia. The manipulation of the facts and the hysterical reactions of North Macedonia’s government do not inspire optimism that Bulgaria’s southwestern neighbour wants relations with Bulgaria to go beyond provocations and orchestrated scandals.

The "civility" of the new government of North Macedonia is yet to be judged by whether it will continue to be part of the campaigns to incite hate speech against Bulgaria, or will counter them, by its ability to respect international treaties and by its real commitment to fulfilling the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership. Belonging to United Europe requires real will, systematic efforts and concrete results."