Bekim Sali and Magnus Brunner discuss easing transport and strengthening security

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for European Affairs Bekim Sali met with European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, with whom he discussed border management, migration and security cooperation. According to a government statement, particular attention was given to the impact of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the 90/180-day rule on professional drivers.

During the meeting, Sali said that road transport is a sector of vital importance to North Macedonia’s economy and to the functioning of supply chains with the European Union.

He called for practical, short-term solutions for professional drivers to be found as soon as possible, alongside long-term measures, without compromising the security standards applied in the Schengen Area.

Another topic discussed was operational cooperation with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), including the operation of the new coordination point in Bllacë. The parties also examined ways to facilitate border-crossing procedures through the One Stop Shop model at Qafë Thanë.

The parties also discussed cooperation with Europol, measures to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, and the alignment of legislation with EU standards./Telegrafi/