Toshkovski in Gostivar: All State Resources Have Been Mobilized, the Case Will Be Fully Investigated and Those Responsible Will Face the Law

A government delegation visited Gostivar today to coordinate the actions of institutions and the measures being taken to address the situation caused by contamination of the municipal water supply system, the Interior Ministry announced.

The delegation included Interior Minister Pançe Toshkovski, Minister of Environment and Physical Planning Muamet Hoxha, Health Minister Sasho Klekovski, Director of the Service for General and Common Affairs Ivica Tomovski, and government spokesperson Marija Miteva.

According to Toshkovski, immediately following a recommendation by the Assessment Group, the government decided to declare a state of crisis in the Municipality of Gostivar. The decision is intended to activate all available state mechanisms and mobilize professional resources so that the situation can be normalized as quickly as possible.

“Since our main objective is to restore the situation to normal as quickly as possible and ensure safe water for residents, the state has mobilized all available resources. Professional teams are already on the ground, conducting a detailed analysis of the water supply system and taking samples at several locations. We will not draw premature conclusions; every action will be based solely on expert analyses and recommendations,” Toshkovski said.

The minister urged residents to continue following the guidelines of the Food and Veterinary Agency and the health authorities until all analyses have been completed and the responsible institutions have confirmed that the water is safe.

“We will not speculate or determine in advance when the water can be used again. As soon as the experts complete their analyses and confirm that all conditions for safe use have been met, residents will be notified promptly. At this stage, the most important thing is to follow the recommendations of the relevant institutions so that this situation can be resolved as quickly and safely as possible,” Toshkovski said.

Speaking about the procedure to determine responsibility, Toshkovski said the Interior Ministry was working in full coordination with the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

“The Interior Ministry is continuing to collect and secure evidence intensively, while the Public Prosecutor’s Office is leading the proceedings in accordance with its powers established by law. Without exception, anyone found to bear responsibility will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” Minister Toshkovski emphasized./Telegrafi/