The sixth meeting on the confidence-building measures (CBMs) between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was held in Athens on 29 August 2017, in accordance with the agreement reached by the two Foreign Ministers in Skopje, on 24 June 2015.

The meeting was a continuation of the friendly and constructive dialogue on mutually agreed topics, including connectivity projects in the field of transport and energy, police cooperation, European programmes, culture, education, civil protection, public administration, health, diplomatic academies’ cooperation and launching business initiatives. Experts from relevant national institutions contributed to a fruitful and productive discussion.

It was decided that the next round will be held in Skopje.

The progress of the CBM process will be further discussed during the upcoming meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the two countries in Skopje on 31 August 2017.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic