JOINT DECLARATION
of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria
and of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Prime Minister of
the Republic of Macedonia,
Proceeding from a common aspiration to promote the good-neighbourly relations between the two countries,
Profoundly convinced of the need of promotion of cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, confidence, understanding, good-neighbourliness and mutual respect for the interests of their countries and peoples,
Convinced of the need to enhance security and peace, cooperation and confidence in Southeastern Europe,
Proceeding from the aspirations of the two countries to integration into European and Euro-Atlantic structures,
Believing that constructive dialogue on all aspects of bilateral relations, as well as on regional and international problems, will contribute to a further development of contacts between the two countries on a basis of equality,
Respecting the principles of the UN Charter and the OSCE documents, as well as the democratic principles enshrined in the acts of the Council of Europe,
1. Express their readiness and common desire for promotion of relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia in all spheres. These relations shall develop in compliance with the fundamental principles of international law.
2. The two countries shall co-operate within the framework of the United Nations, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe, NATO’s Partnership for Peace Initiative, the Multinational Peace Force Southeastern Europe, and other international organisations and forums.
