Z. Prime Minister and Minister for European Affairs Bekim Sali held meetings with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner. At the centre of the discussions were border management, migration, security co-operation and the impact of the Access-Dirje System (Entry/Exit System EES) and rule 90/180 days on professional carriers, the Government announced.

Sali stressed that road transport is vital for northern Macedonia’s economy and supply chains with the European Union.

He underlined the need for quick dialogue and short-term practical solutions for professional drivers, in parallel with long-term solutions, maintaining Schengen space safety standards.

Operational co-operation with the European Border and Coastal Agency (Frontex), including the new co-ordination point in Blace, and the ease of crossing the border through the One Stop Shop model in Qafe Thana.

Co-operation with Europol, the fight against human trafficking and smuggling of migrants were also addressed, as well as harmonisation of legislation with EU standards. /Telegraphy/