Skopje – Today, the Macedonian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Timčo Muцунски, alongside his Hungarian counterpart, Péter Szijjártó, who is visiting, signed an Agreement for strategic cooperation and a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the “Stipendium Hungaricum” program covering 2026 to 2028.
During the joint press conference, Muцунски highlighted that the signing of these agreements is a strong testament to the robust alliance between the two nations.
He noted that their discussions focused on enhancing political and economic ties, as well as Hungary’s ongoing support for Macedonia’s European aspirations.
– Hungary is one of the most vocal and committed advocates for the European perspective of the entire region, demonstrated during its presidency of the EU Council. We deeply appreciate this principled support, especially as we pursue progress in our EU accession process. As we commemorate 80 years since the defeat of fascism and 75 years since the Schuman Declaration, which laid the groundwork for the European peace project, we remain steadfast in our strategic goal of full EU membership with a clear and predictable trajectory, Muцунски stated.
The minister also pointed out the productive cooperation established with the Hungarian Ministry in the realm of foreign trade, anticipating tangible results. He reminded attendees that Hungary ranks among Macedonia’s top ten trading partners and is one of the leading foreign investors, creating a solid foundation for further economic collaboration.
– As NATO partners and allies, we continue to foster open, honest, and strategically focused cooperation, and I am confident that this positive momentum will be reinforced at the upcoming 76th NATO Summit, Muцунски concluded. (June 13, 2025)
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