Foreign Minister Antonio Milošoski of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia met with President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers at the Rīga Castle today.
The President welcomed the minister to Rīga, expressed his satisfaction at the successful relationship which exists between the two countries, and remarked that Latvia is monitoring developments in the Western Balkan region, which has an important role to perform in the preservation of peace and stability in Europe. The President also confirmed once again that Latvia is prepared to continue to share its experience with Euro-integration.
The two officials also discussed the economic relationship between Latvia and FYR Macedonia, considering ways in which trade relations can be expanded and developed. They agreed that particularly promising trade sectors include food production, wood processing and pharmaceutics.
In discussing security policies and NATO-related issues, President Zatlers expressed the hope that FYR Macedonia and Greece will soon come to an agreement on the country's name – the only issue which remains as an obstacle against Macedonia's integration into NATO.
Dr Antonio Milošoski (1976) holds a PhD in political science from the Gerhard-Mercator University of Duisburg, Germany. He began his political career as chief of staff to FYR Macedonia's deputy prime minister (1999), after which he served as the government's press secretary (2000). Dr Milošoski has served as foreign minister of FYR Macedonia since August 26, 2006, and is a representative of the rightist Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization – Democratic Party for Macedonian National Unity (VMRO-DPMNE) party.
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