The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, met today with the members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Mr. Mark Pritchard and Mr. Brian Binley.

The meeting with the British MPs discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of the Republic of Macedonia.

President Ivanov expressed satisfaction with the principal support by the United Kingdom for the Macedonian strategic goals, assessing as positive the overall bilateral relations. In this context, the Macedonian President, welcoming the cooperation between the two parliaments, expressed willingness for further promotion of the cooperation between the two countries in all spheres of mutual interest and for maintaining continuity in the political dialogue at all levels.

As regards the Euro-Atlantic integration, the Macedonian President noted that our country remains fully committed to the implementation of the reforms for membership in the EU and NATO, adding that the support of the United Kingdom thereof is especially important.

Both MPs, Pritchard and Binley, expressed support regarding Macedonia's aspirations to join the European Union and NATO, and thanked for Macedonia's contribution given by participating in peacekeeping missions, adding that Macedonia's membership in NATO will be a significant step for stability in the region.

The meeting exchanged views and information related to the latest developments and challenges in the SEE region.