Oliver Varhelyi @OliverVarhelyi@respublicae.eu

On the margins of the #FAC met 🇲🇰Minister @Bujar_O

The following topics were discussed:
🔹the 🇪🇺EU accession negotiations process
🔹 the constitutional changes
🔹 bilateral relations with 🇧🇬BG in the context of good neighbourly relations

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🇪🇸 PRES starts on 1 July ▶️During these 6 months we need to deliver on important files:
🔹#EIP designed for Southern Neighborhood
🔹🆕Enlargement Package for 10 countries
🔹accelerating enlarg. process
🔹migration management
🔹tackling the consequences of the war in 🇺🇦
🇪🇸 🤝🇪🇺

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Special day in the #FAC today as our #WesternBalkans partners will also attend.

High on the agenda the present situation on the ground in #Ukraine & our efforts to provide support to #Tunisia.

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Visited the @OHR_BiH to discuss 🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 🇪🇺EU path & the need for reform and thanked him for his work.

We also touched upon the Economic and Investment Plan, notably providing jobs and opportunities for the youth & investment projects across the country.
#EIP

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▶️ I am convinced that what we have launched today will bring us to the delivery of the 14 key priorities but before that, the 8 plus one reforms that are considered to be the most critical ones for the country to make progress.
Press conference on #HLPF⤵️
http://europa.eu/!KK3xk6

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Last yr when the @EU_Commission recommended candidate status to 🇧🇦, it committed to set up a High-Level Political Forum to monitor the progress outlined in its recom. & further progress on the ground.
▶️Today, all participants reaffirmed their commitment to advance on🇪🇺reforms.

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Started my mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina ▶️ we are here in #Sarajevo today to continue supporting the efforts of #BiH on its EU path by further engaging in policy dialogue by setting up a High-Level Political Forum. #HLPF

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I welcome the signature of the upgraded @Frontex status agreement w/ 🇲🇪#Montenegro to support the fight against transborder crime, notably smuggling & trafficking of human beings.
Progress on rule of law is key for 🇲🇪. We wish to see improved track records & are ready to assist!
RT @EUHomeAffairs: Signing Ceremony - @Frontex Status Agreement with Montenegro 🇲🇪

"#Montenegro is a prime example of how effective joint operations can be. Migration is a challenge which…

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Met w/ @promenibg @KirilPetkov and Asen Vasilev to discuss how EU reforms in 🇲🇰are advancing.
Also discussed the 🇧🇬pol. situation after the April general election & its impact on the bilat relations.
Promoting good neighbourly relations is based on mutual support & commitment.

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Constructive meeting with @BoykoBorissov party leader of @ppgerb discussing the 🇧🇬🇲🇰 bilateral relations and the next steps of the 🇪🇺#Enlargement policy.
In the challenging geopolitical situation the committed support of the #WesternBalkans is our common responsibility.

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W/ Minister Ivan Kondov we discussed the implementation of the July Council Conclusions on #Enlargement as well as the consequences of the war in #Ukraine on the EU’s enlargement policy. @MFABulgaria

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Addressing common challenges during our discussion on the ‘EU meets the Balkans’ Forum organized by @Eurliberalforum &
@aldeparty in Sofia.
▶️Enlargement policy gained momentum. #WesternBalkans is a strategic priority for the 🇪🇺EU. We need to accelerate their accession process.

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#Sofia: Had a constructive meeting w/ @PresidentofBG Radev.

We discussed how to speed up the #enlargement process of the #WesternBalkans & discussed challenges ahead.

It is our common interest to provide long term security, stability & prosperity in the region. #EIP

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Started my mission in #Sofia, besides speaking at the ‘#EU meets the Balkan’ Forum organized by ALDE & ELF, on the margin of the conference I will have bilateral meetings.
🔗http://europa.eu/!4mYqfx

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▶️Also met on the margins of the Gymnich the Minister of 🇦🇪 State @NouraAlKaabi to discuss further possible cooperation in the framework of the #EIP of the Southern Neighborhood, notably in fields of energy, digital, 💦 water, healthcare, incl. in support of the Abraham Accords.

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On the margins of the Gymnich, had a productive meeting with Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 Ambassador & DepMinister @jenny_hekim on possible cooperation & investment in the Western Balkans incl. the Economic & Investment Plan.

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#Gymnich: The EU is committed to support the recovery & reconstruction of 🇺🇦Ukraine.
We continue supporting Ukraine - as an EU candidate country - in taking forward its reform agenda in line w/ 🇪🇺EU rules, incl. rule of law, fight against corruption & respect of minority rights.

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On the margins of #Gymnich, had a constructive & forward-looking discussion w/ 🇪🇪Minister @Tsahkna on the EU 🇪🇺accession process and the reconstruction of Ukraine 🇺🇦 .

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Started the two-day #Gymnich hosted by 🇸🇪MFA @TobiasBillstrom.
High on the agenda is the war in Ukraine & EU-China relations.
The informal meeting offers a good opportunity to discuss the geopolitical situation in the EU and beyond.
#EU2023SE

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Constructive meeting w/ @VeniceComm Director/SG Simona Granata-Menghini.
Opinions provided by the VC are highly appreciated & taken into account in our annual country reports. Their sound judgement is now even more crucial since 2023 Enlargement package’ll include 10 countries.

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