Bulgaria expects the bilateral dialogue with the Republic of Northern Macedonia to lead to concrete results. This was stated by President Rumen Radev in a telephone conversation with Commissioner Oliver Varhei, held at the initiative of the European Commissioner, the press service of the head of state said, BTA reported.

Bulgaria is open for dialogue, asked clear questions to its southwestern neighbor and expects answers, as well as real monitoring from the Republic of Northern Macedonia, said President Radev. According to the head of state, the agenda of bilateral relations between Sofia and Skopje should not be subject to external influences, but should be open and committed to both sides, which would move the process of European integration of RSM.

The main focus of this dialogue was Rumen Radev's respect for the rights of the citizens of Northern Macedonia, who openly demonstrate their Bulgarian identity, as well as the sustainable eradication of hate speech and respect for Bulgarian history and cultural heritage in our southwestern neighbor. is added to the statement.

Source: MIA