We expect intergovernmental conferences with Northern Macedonia and Albania to be convened soon

 

 Greece expects the European Union's first intergovernmental conferences with northern Macedonia and Albania to be convened soon. This was emphasized by the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Sofia at a meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart Kiril Petkov, adding that Athens' position in times of growing tensions is that the only right way for the benefit of all is to move the Western Balkans to the EU. , reports the Macedonian TV "Sitel".

 "Above all, the most important thing is good neighborliness. We expect intergovernmental conferences to be convened soon with the Republic of Northern Macedonia and Albania, "Mitsotakis said, adding that Greece," which has always been a lever for the region's progress, expects Bulgaria's support for this common goal. "

Mitsotakis did not fail to note that Greece and Bulgaria are not only neighbors, but also allies and partners who respect international law, and that the strategic partnership between them is the key to the stability of the region.

 The Mitsotakis-Petkov meeting highlighted close relations between the two countries, including on energy and infrastructure projects of mutual interest, the implementation of cross-border projects under EU programs, the construction of the interconnector, as well as migration and refugee issues. . Mitsotakis also assured that Athens is available to help Bulgaria speed up vaccination.