Thursday, 23rd July 2009
Meeting between the EC Commissioner for Enlargement, Mr. Olli Rehn and the Members of the National European Integration Council
Mr. Olli Rehn met with the Members of the National European Integration Council. The Meeting was also attended by the Members of the Foreign Policy Committee, Committee on European Issues and the Joint Parliamentarian Committee Republic of Macedonia-EU and the Commissioner was informed about the work of the National European Integration Council.
He underlined that he believes that the Proposal on the Visa Liberalization will be approved by the European Union and that the biometric passports will be the single condition for the visa-free travelling. Mr. Olli Rehn noted that the speed and the quality of the visa liberalization were very important and that the Republic of Macedonia is expected to continue in this manner towards the EU.
The Recommendation on the date for negotiations for EU membership depends on the eight benchmarks and on their accomplishment.