During her working visit to Brussels, President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova met with NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte.
Siljanovska-Davkova reaffirmed the commitment of the Macedonian state to NATO and collective defense, noting that the allied unity and strong transatlantic bond are fundamental prerequisites for the security of the Allies.
he confirmed the commitment to meeting defense spending targets in accordance with the Hague Plan, emphasizing that the country is continuously investing in the modernization of the Army, cyber resilience, new technologies and protection of critical infrastructure.
In her opinion, Corridors 8 and 10 are not merely infrastructure projects, but strategic routes that link regional cooperation with the security interests of NATO and the European Union, particularly in the context of military mobility.
Siljanovska-Davkova expressed satisfaction with the certification of the Light Infantry Battalion Group as combat-ready, describing this as a testament to the professionalism and capability of the Army to contribute to operations led by NATO, the EU and the UN.
Drawing on the experience of NATO membership, she stressed that meeting high allied standards should serve as an example for consistent application of the Copenhagen criteria within the European integration process.
The President reaffirmed support for Ukraine, as well as the need for continued political, military, financial and humanitarian assistance, as a gesture of allied solidarity.
In her view, a comprehensive, just and lasting peace must rest on international law and the United Nations Charter; furthermore, consistency in upholding these principles is inseparable from respect for the international order.
