Another step towards the Union: New border crossing between Kosovo, Macedonia opens

The site, which is said to help more in co-operation between the two countries.

Minister of Internal Affairs Xhelal Svecla has indicated that this border region has always cultivated good relations between residents of Kosovo and northern Macedonia, and for which he stresses commitment is needed to facilitate their lives and activities.

“As two neighbouring countries we have good interstate relations. Our two states enjoy historical, political, economic, and cultural relationships that make our cooperation necessary. This cross-border region has always cultivated special relations between residents of the two countries. The good coexistence of our citizens from the two areas, despite the borders, moves us to engage in facilitating their lives and activities. This will open new growth opportunities and co-operation between our two countries in different sectors,” he said.

At the opening ceremony of this crossing attended was Northern Macedonia's Interior Minister Oliver Spasovki.

He said that the opening of this crossing country will be safe for economic or private issues, Kosova Prees reports.

“Ahead of us is a huge task, and this is a joint job through our international partners, to secure financial means and finally solve all infrastructure problems”, he said.