Cooperation of our security forces with Egypt is necessary, including cooperation between the armed forces, which has been outstanding thus far, said the President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, who is participating in Egypt in the international forum dedicated to safety at a time of extremism and violence.
“So far we have exceptional cooperation in the field of security, because we exchange information and experience on the threats faced by us and Egypt. Egypt, in its surrounding, faces threats of illegal migration; their army is on its southern border, where it protects the Nile Valley of the Horn of Africa where millions of people are encouraged to go to Europe”, President Ivanov said, adding that the armies of the two countries play the key role.
“Their army acts as our Army. As our army is on our southern border and keeps the corridor through the valley of the Vardar River, their army is in a similar position”, President Ivanov said in his statement.
President Ivanov said that according to the UN reports, the number of people in Africa will constantly increase and we will face these threats in the coming years and decades.
“The situation in Africa is not yet stabilized, and it will instigate many young people to go in search of happiness, and thus lead them to Europe”, President Ivanov said.
“Macedonia as a country will continue to participate in such forums and to provide its contribution with our experience in dealing with illegal migration and threats of extreme and terrorist groups”, the Macedonian President said.
“This is what many countries need, because this was unexpected to many of them and they still have no decision on how to deal with all these challenges”, President Ivanov said, noting that the Republic of Macedonia and Egypt have intensified the cooperation in various areas of common interest and that at the meeting with President al-Sisi they discussed the promotion of the legal framework in order to strengthen the cooperation in the field of tourism, agriculture and education.
This working visit, following the official visit of the Macedonian President to Egypt, was assessed by the Macedonian President as extremely successful.
President Ivanov stressed that the purpose of these forums is finding common solutions and ways to overcome the challenges and threats of the 21st century facing all countries in the world.