17th December 2024, Skopje – The National Reform Agenda with respect to the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans of the European Commission, has been defined, with ambitious reform activities ahead of us, which are to be strongly supported as stated by the EU representatives, as highlighted at the meeting between the Minister of Finance, Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska, and the EU Ambassador to our country, Michalis Rokas.
“2024-2027 Reform Agenda has been approved, incorporating all reforms, which are to be implemented during this period with the EU financial support amounting to EUR 750.4 million. Procedures for signing the envisaged contracts, as well as disbursement of the first tranche in the amount of around EUR 50 million are ongoing. Ministry of Finance is prepared to implement the foreseen reforms, implying improvement of the public financial management system,” Minister Dimitrieska-Kochoska said.
She expressed her appreciation to the Head of the EU Delegation, Rokas, for the support extended to the country on their behalf, underlining the significant role the support plays throughout the implementation of this relevant Reform Agenda.
Implementation of the projects being supported via the IPA Funds was another point of discussion, thereby highlighting the commitment to strengthening capacities for greater absorption of the funds, as well as the prospects for any changes thereto.
Minister underscored the vital importance of the support the EU extends through these Funds for the projects implemented by the Government, being planned under the adopted 2025 Budget. It is a matter of projects aimed at improving road and railway infrastructure, establishing sewerage and water supply systems, wastewater treatment stations, along with waste management as per the European Standards, as well as projects in the energy sector and the likes.
“What makes 2025 Budget distinct is its development component, being a basis for the new concept for the country’s development, while also attaining higher economic growth rate”, Minister of Finance said.
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