Thursday, 27 October 2011
4TH MEETING OF THE NATIONAL EUROPEAN INTEGRATION COUNCIL
TheNational European Integration Council, held its 4th meeting and reviewed the Draft-conclusionsof the National European Integration Council on the 2011 Progress Report on theRepublic of Macedonia
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Wednesday, 26 October 2011, Tirana
DELEGATION FROM THE ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA AT THE CONFERENCE OF THE ADRIATIC GROUP

Delegation from the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, headed by Mr. Talat Xhaferi, and composed of Mr. Vele Gjorgjievski, Mr. Ohran Ibraimi, Ms. Meral Uzeiri Ferati, Mr. Safet Biševac and Ms. Ermira Mehmeti-Devaja, took part at the Conference of the Adriatic Group held on 24-25 October 2011 in Tirana, Albania.
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Tuesday, 25 October 2011
THE PRESIDENT VELJANOSKI HAD A MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE PRESIDENCY OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, MR. ŽELJKO KOMŠIĆ

At the beginning of the meeting, the President Veljanoski underlined that the relations between the two countries are being developed in a positive direction, considering the reciprocal visits on every level. Mr. Veljanoski underlined that the time has come for the countries of the Region to look forward and to become Full-fledged Members of the European Union and NATO. Unfortunately, the Republic of Macedonia, because of the well known reasons is not part of these institutions besides the reforms, the success, the three consecutive positive EC Progress Reports in the 6 years period as Candidate State for Member in EU. The President Veljanoski underlined that the Republic of Macedonia welcomes the success of its neighbours on the path to the European Union, since the membership of all courtiers from the Region will benefit the European Union itself, as well as all its Member States.
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Tuesday, 25 October 2011
THIRD MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
At its third Meeting, the National Council for European Integration discussed the European Commission 2011 Progress Report on the Republic of Macedonia. A representative from the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary to the Republic of Macedonia, Ms. Marta Przenioslo, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Republic of Poland to the Republic of Macedonia, and Ms. Marina Kurte, adviser on European integration and legal issues in the EU Delegation to the Republic of Macedonia, attended the meeting.
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Tuesday, 25 October 2011
PUBIC DEBATE ON THE DRAFT-LAW ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND MEN

The Women Parliamentarians’ Club of the Republic of Macedonia, in cooperation with the National Democratic Institute (NDI), organized a public debate on the topic: “the Draft-law on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men”.
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Tuesday, 25 October 2011
TENTH MEETING OF THE FINANCES AND BUDGET COMMITTEE
At its tenth Meeting, the Finances and Budget Committee discussed the
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Monday, 24 October 2011
address of the President of the Assembly of theRepublic of Macedonia, Mr. Trajko Veljanoski, on the occasion of 23 October-the Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Fight

23rd October is not an ordinary day!
On this date, in 1893, the Organization which would change the flow of the Macedonian history was established.
Today, we are celebrating the establishment of the famous VMRO (Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization)!
Today, we commemorate the efforts of the fathers of the Organization who, strongly believing in the achievability of freedom, decided to take matters in their own hands and provide the Macedonian independence and dignity through personal sacrifice.
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Friday, 21 October 2011
FAREWELL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OFMACEDONIA, MR. TRAJKO VELJANOSKI AND THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA,MR. ALOIS KRAUT

The interlocutorsagreed that the relations between the countries are good, on bilateral leveland in the framework of the international organizations.The foundationof the economic cooperation is solid, since an Australian Bank is present onthe Macedonian market, which is an impetus for further investment from Austriancompanies.
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Friday, 21 October 2011
MEETING OF MS. SVETLANA JAKIMOVSKA AND H.E. JUHA OTMAN

The Vice President of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, Ms. Svetlana Jakimovska had a protocol meeting with H.E. Juha Otman, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the Republic of Macedonia, located in Zagreb.
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Friday, 21 October 2011
THE PARLIAMENTS ARE THE ENGINES OF THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES

The Vice President of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, Ms. Suzana Salui, had a protocol meeting with H.E. Aliar Lebe Abdul Azeez, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, located in Vienna.
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Wednesday, 19 October 2011, Bern
debate on the financial markets was held in the framework of the 125th IPU ASSEMBLY

The Steering Council of IPU adopted: the Strategy of IPU 2012-2017, the budget of the Organization for 2012, decreased by 7% from 2011, i.e. decreased by 9% for the membership fees for the Member States, considering the financial measures for saving
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Tuesday, 18 October 2011, Belgrade
conference on “Energy- development- democracy: MODELLING THZ new energy future of SEE”

Delegation of Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia comprised of: Ms. Vladanka Avirovik, Deputy-Chair of the Committee on Economy Issues and the MPs: Mr. Mile Andonov, Mr. Nexhati Jakupi, Mr. Nikolche Acevski and Mr. Safet Bishevac, attended the Conference on “Energy- Development- Democracy: Modelling the Future of SEE”, held in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, on 17 and 18 October 2011.
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Tuesday, 18 october 2011
THE PRESIDENT VELJANOSKI HAD A MEETING WITH THE EMIR OF THE STATE OF QATAR, HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH HAMAD BIN KHALIFA AL THANI

At the beginning of the meeting, the President Veljanoski expressed his conviction that the meeting will contribute in the cooperation with the State of Qatar and the exchange of opinions of mutual interest on bilateral and multilateral areas. He espressed his appreciation for the development of the bilateral relations between the two countries characterised with a high degree of friendship and understanding, and underlined that there is great potential for further promotion of all areas of mutual interest, especially in the area of economy, in direction of realization of concrete projects for investments in the Republic of Macedonia.
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Monday, 17 October 2011, Bern
the delegation from the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia participated in the 125th assembly of IPU

The Report on the Activities of the Members of the Union was presented today on the Meeting of the Steering Council of IPU. This report underlines the activities of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia.
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Saturday, 15 October 2011
8TH MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCING AND BUDGET
The Committee on Financing and Budget of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, as a competent working body, on its 8th Meeting, held on 12 October, reviewed
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Friday, 14 October 2011
8TH MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
The legislative Committee of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia reviewed:
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Friday, 14 October 2011
9TH MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCING AND BUDGET
The Committee on Financing and Budget of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, as a competent working body, on its 9th Meeting, reviewed
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Friday, 14 October 2011
8TH MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL SYSTEM AND INTER-ETHNIC RELATIONS
The Committee on Political System and Inter-Ethnic Relations of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, on its 8th Meeting held on 13 October 2011, as a competent working body, reviewed:
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Thursday, 13 October 2011
STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT VELJANOSKI ON THE OCCASION OF THE EC PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA FOR 2011

Traditionally, I have been officially handed the EC Progress Report for the Republic of Macedonia on its path toward the accession in the European Union. The year’s report, as the previous ones, is an objective reflection of the positive changes we have made, as well as the issues and areas which we should address
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Thursday, 13 October 2011
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT VELJANOSKI AND THE PARLIAMENTARY GROUP OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF KUWAIT FOR FRIENDSHIP WITH THE ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

The President of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, Mr. Trajko Veljanoski, welcoming the guests, underlined that the two states cherish the friendly relations and cooperation in every area. The President Veljanoski underlined that the two states would work to provide impetus and opening possibilities for deepening the economic cooperation, as well as cooperation on parliamentary level and all areas of mutual interests
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Thursday, 13 October 2011
MEETING OF MR. ANTONIJO MILOŠOSKI WITH THE PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP FROM KUWAIT

Mr. Milošoski described the relations between the two countries as friendly, with mutual respect and political will for their further development, emphasizing that the two countries have signed an agreement on mutual support regarding the candidacy of any of the two countries for membership in the Human Rights Council for the period 2013-2016
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Thursday, 13 October 2011
OPENING EMBASSIES AND INCREASED ECONOMIC COOPERATION - IMPORTANT GOALS FOR THE RELATIONS BETWEEN MACEDONIA AND KUWAIT

Macedonia and Kuwait are friendly countries that should work on intensification of the economic cooperation because they this would be in the interest of both countries. In order to increase the cooperation various obstacles have to be overcome, such as the visa regime, the absence of direct air-flights, embassies etc. This were the main points during in the discussion between the members of the Parliamentary Group of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia for Cooperation with the countries from the Middle East and the Delegation of the Parliamentary Friendship Group of the National Assembly of Kuwait for with the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia.
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011, Budapest
ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT VELJANOSKI on "Security dimensions of the Western Balkan Cooperation"

The Republic of Macedonia is an active supporter of the regional initiatives and processes, through which it manifests its political commitment for strong regional cooperation and support of the courtiers from the Region. We are convinced that using the basic postulates of our foreign policy- the solution of the open issues though dialogue and preparedness for cooperation, we contribute for the stability in the Region, the European Continent and the world in general
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011, Budapest
ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT VELJANOSKI AT THE FIFTH CONFERENCE OF THE SPEAKERS OF PARLIAMENTS OF COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN BALKAN

The Republic of Macedonia and its immediate neighbors share similar foreign and policy strategic determination, which is the basis for constructive, fruitful and overall bilateral cooperation, as well as cooperation in the process of integration of EU and NATO, regardless of the different degree of their integration in these institutions. The cooperation between the countries from the region itself is a visionary idea. It is the basis for optimism for better future of our nations, and in the same time announces and new cycle of our development seeking for new energy, enthusiasm and efforts
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Thursday, 6 October 2011
BAVARIA CONTINUOUSLY SUPPORTS THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA IN THE EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
The Bavarian Parliamentary Delegation of the Committee on federal and European Affairs, headed by Ms. Ursula Manle, during its visit of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, realised several meetings with: the Chairperson of the National European Integration Council, Ms. Radmila Shekerinska, the Chairman of the Committee on European issues, Mr. Hajrula Misini and the Vice-Chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee, Mr. Aleksandar Nikoloski.
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Tuesday, 4 October 2011
PROTOCOL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT VELJANOSKI AND THE NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY TO THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

The President Veljanoski welcomed the fact that the Republic of Hungary is one of the biggest investors in our country and underlined the future cooperation in the area of economy. The interlocutors expressed their conviction that the Republic of Macedonia will become Member Sate of the European Union, which will additionally contribute to the regional stability and security. The President underlined that the Republic of Macedonia, beside the fact that it is not a Member of NATO, takes all the obligations as the Full-fledged Members of NATO. The President Veljanoski welcomed the good relations between the two parliaments, reminding of the ratified Memorandum of Cooperation between the two parliaments during his official visit to Hungary in 2008.
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Tuesday, 4 October 2011, Warsaw
THE MEMBERSHIP IN THE EUROPEAN UNION IS THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE FOR THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

The Chairman of the Committee on European Issues of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia Mr. Hajrula Misini is participating in the Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union (COSAC), from 2 to 4 October in Warsaw.
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Tuesday, 4 October 2011, Tutzing, Germany
THE MP, MR. ANTONIO MILOSHOSKI OPENED THE 50TH INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF HIGHER EDUCATION
The event is organized by the Association of South East Europe on “ Between Europeisation, Globalization and Tradition: Changes in the Everyday Culture of South East Europe”
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Monday, 3 October 2011
1ST MEETING OF THE INTER-COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The President of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, Mr. Trajko Veljanoski, congratulating the election to the Members for being elected in the Committee, informed that he will chair the 1st Constitutive Meeting of the Committee. He underlined the important role of this committee in the development and the promotion of the relations among the communities in the Republic of Macedonia.
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Monday, 3 October 2011
FIRST WORKSHOP FROM THE IPA PROJECT ON THE ROLE OF NATIONAL PARLIAMENTS IN THE EU

The focus of this workshop was to provide the MPs with a general understanding on the role of national parliaments in the European Union, with special emphasis on the new elements introduced by the Lisbon Treaty. This workshop, held in Boris Trajkovski Hall, was especially aimed at the MPs who are members of the European Affairs Committee, the Foreign Affairs Committee, the National Council for European Integration, and the Joint Parliamentary Committee (European Union-Republic of Macedonia).
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