Skopje, 16 September 2021
In the framework of the joint meeting of the two governments of Kosovo and that of North Macedonia, the Minister of Local Government Administration, Mr. Elbert Krasniqi has signed the partnership agreement for the implementation of the grant contract – technical assistance, as part of the cross-border cooperation, IPA II 2014 – 2020.
During the signing of the agreement, Minister Krasniqi emphasized the importance of this agreement for both parties, while highlighting that “Through this agreement, our countries are only confirming the deepening and further cooperation, in the context of economic and social development. The regional cooperation is strengthened by cultivating good neighborly relations which is the main precondition in the integration process and meeting European standards, and thus creates stability, provides security and opens the European perspective for our citizens.”
The Partnership Agreement foresees the organization and defining of responsibilities for each partner for the implementation of the relevant part of the Grant Contract – Technical Assistance and it is funded by the EU Office in Kosovo, under the Cross-Border Cooperation program, Kosovo – Northern Macedonia, IPA II, 2014 – 2020.