Mucunski and Klein confirm deeper North Macedonia-Hungary partnership and support for the path to the EU

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timčo Mucunski met today with Ambassador András Klein, recently appointed as Hungary’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs special envoy for the Western Balkans.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the talks reviewed progress in bilateral relations and the high level of cooperation between the two countries. In 2025, the two governments elevated these relations to the level of a strategic partnership.

Both sides reaffirmed their willingness to further expand cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

Special attention was given to the importance of a credible and dynamic European Union enlargement process, seen as an important driver of stability, reform and development in the Western Balkans. In this context, the expectation was expressed that Hungary would continue to support the region’s European perspective.

Mucunski and Klein also discussed recent developments in the Western Balkans. According to the statement, they underscored their shared commitment to preserving and strengthening peace, security and stability in the region, particularly in the face of current global and security challenges.