Nor did we know that Alta Bank was in negotiations to enter the country, nor did we know who else had shown interest. Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kocoska denies that she was among the people with whom the governor of the People’s Bank, Trajko Slaveski, has consulted concerning the bank’s entry into the Macedonian market and the takeover of Stopanska Banka Manastir.

The governor of the People’s Bank, a few days ago on the paper “Toop Tema” stated that although the People’s Bank is an independent institution, it has been consulted with Government on the issue.

However, Kochoska, under whose dictatorship are Financial Police and Directorate for Financial Intelligence, claims he has not consulted the issue at all. She says that even now, after the People’s Bank received under administration Alta Banka Manastir, there is no information about what is happening and that it is generally informed by the media.

We as minister had absolutely no communication. Nor did we know that this bank had held negotiations, nor did we know which institutions or other banks had previously been interested. Therefore, with full responsibility I claim that the Ministry of Finance has had no communication with the governor on this issue, Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kocoska said.

It does not consider developments about the Alta Bank could affect the banking system in the country, as its participation in the sector is very small. Kocoska also ensures savings should be calm. Today, Kocoska will also meet with People’s Bank Governor Trajko Slaveski.