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Osmani – Dendias meeting in Dubrovnik
Today, on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Bujar Osmani, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Nikos Dendias. The two counterparts expressed satisfaction with the intensive political dialogue and the positive dynamics in bilateral relations, evidenced by the numerous official and working visits. "We have a Strategic Partnership Agreement which we need to implement in a positive spirit and good will in order to provide a clear foundation for unobstructed communication of both citizens and businesses. There is no dilemma that by continuing the dialogue and mutual commitment to fulfilling obligations undertaken with the Prespa Agreement and the Action Plan for its implementation, significant additional opportunities are opened for promotion of the cooperation that continuously upgrades trust between the two neighbours and sets an example for good-neighbourly relations, friendship and partnership", Minister Osmani said at the meeting. The interlocutors particularly welcomed the development and progress achieved so far in the area of economy, above all taking into account the projects for connectivity and gasification of the country. In that vein they welcomed the signing of the Agreement for joint construction of the Interconnector with Greece which was signed by competent ministers on 9 July in Athens, a project that is important not only for the two countries, neighbours, allies, and partners, but for the whole region as well. Minister Osmani expressed gratitude for the continued Greek support in the process of integration of North Macedonia in the EU, with Minister Dendias voicing assurances that it will not be absent during the Slovenia Presidency with the Council of the EU. The two interlocutors also exchanged opinions on the latest situation with the pandemic, the activities undertaken to deal with the consequences as well as opportunities in the area of tourism.
Minister Osmani presents M-CARD for our eminent persons abroad
Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani today at a press conference presented the M-CARD project, intended for persons who originate from the Republic of North Macedonia as a symbolic acknowledgement for their selfless engagement aimed at promoting the country abroad. The M-CARD is an acknowledgement and a recognition for eminent persons or individuals from the country who have shown exceptional success with their work and professionalism, and thus truly promoted North Macedonia abroad, Osmani emphasised. "As their motherland, we want to express our gratitude to them, I would say, in a symbolic manner – to pay them back, to compensate their role as promotors of the country, representing us as a country of successful and quality people", he added. "During a longer past period, a large number of people have not only left the country, but they have achieved particular exceptional professional and social success where they are. They are successful doctors, scientists, businessmen, culture workers etc. that we want to attract to the country, strengthen their ties and create a potential for their closer involvement in our social flows", Osmani emphasised. The idea is for such individuals to be included in a wider network that would be involved deeper in the social flows in the country. The whole process regarding the M-CARD will be coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The card will provide certain benefits such as free entrance at cultural events, museums and galleries, it would offer an advantage when applying for projects in the framework of programs for cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with individuals and associations abroad, facilitate regulating the stay in the country and support in the case of new businesses opening etc. The list of benefits is being expanded in cooperation with other Government departments. The detection of such persons is planned to be started by the diplomatic missions and consular posts of North Macedonia abroad, and the awarding will be realized in a strictly determined procedure conducted within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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