Today, Talat Xhaferi assumed the office of the Prime Minister of North Macedonia.
It was the outgoing Prime Minister, Dimitar Kovačevski, who handed over the task to him, and then the two politicians appeared in a joint press conference. Kovacevski congratulated Xhafer, saying that he believes that this government will be committed to the interests and priorities of the citizens and the state.
On the other hand, Xhaferi emphasized that the primary duty of his government is the organization of regular parliamentary and presidential elections and maintaining the alliance with the USA, the EU and NATO. "The swing can be used by third powers" - said Xhaferi.
" With the promise that at least once a month we will see each other regularly. As soon as we finished the face-to-face meeting with Kovacevski, we agreed on the primary issue that will be the focus of the government. I express my satisfaction for the task I undertook. Since we are in a government coalition, of course the government that will lead is forced to implement the policies in this program. The primary task is the organization of regular parliamentary and presidential elections. We will implement all the legal prerequisites for the implementation of the clear will of the citizens, for free and fair elections. The alliance with the USA, the EU and NATO remains a priority of the RMV government, the wobble can be exploited by third powers. Maintaining this alliance has no other alternative. Integration as a guide in the government platform, are high on the government's agenda. Regardless of how long this will last for the government, there will be no lack of institutional functioning in the service of citizens. We may be different in this government, but we are there thanks to your legitimacy ", Xhaferi said.
The technical government led by Talat Xhaferi, with a mandate of 100 days, was voted yesterday in the Assembly of North Macedonia with 65 votes in favor, 3 against and no abstentions. Xhaferi will lead the technical government until the extraordinary elections on May 8.