TIRANA, November 15/ATA/- “For Germany, it is more than clear: the Western Balkans is a part of Europe. Their future should be within the European Union. More than a clear majority of EU members have opted for the start of negotiations with Albania and Northern Macedonia because it is also in our strategic interest”, said the German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in an interview with Deutsche Welle.
Maas, who payed an official visit to North Macedonia yesterday, stressed that the strength of the European Union lies in the fact that even when it comes to comprehensive topics, the EU eventually finds a solution. “I’m sure it will work out this time too”, he assured.
Commenting on the French veto, Maas said that the President of France Emmanuel Macron made it clear that, in addition to reforms in Albania and North Macedonia, reform of the enlargement process is also necessary.
“What is important to right now is that Albania and North Macedonia must continue the reform process without any delay and show progress along the way”, said Maas and added that it is crucial for the two countries to succeed in reassuring few skeptics.//a.i/
Maas assured that Germany will continue to strive to support the Western Balkan countries on their path to the EU.//a.i/
