Position of the Presidency on the insulting qualifications towards Bulgaria by the Republic of North Macedonia

The open and constructive dialogue, even at an informal meeting such as the one between the presidents of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia on September 13, obviously greatly worries certain circles in the government of North Macedonia. The manipulation of the facts and the hysterical reactions of North Macedonia’s government do not inspire optimism that our south-western neighbour wants relations with Bulgaria to leave the field of provocations and staged scandals - this is what is stated in a position of the Presidency of the Republic of Bulgaria on the latest insulting qualifications towards Bulgaria by a representative of the Republic of North Macedonia’s government.

The "civility" of the new government of the Republic of North Macedonia is yet to be judged by whether it will continue to be part of the campaigns to incite hate speech against Bulgaria or counter them, by its ability to respect international treaties and by its real commitment to the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership. Belonging to a united Europe requires real will, systematic efforts and specific results, the position said.