Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Prof. Dr. Hajredin Kuçi and Minister of Justice of Macedonia Mihajlo Manevski, signed three agreements on international judicial cooperation

The agreements that were signed are: agreement on extradition, transfer of sentenced persons and judicial cooperation in criminal matters.

After signing of these agreements, Minister Hajredin Kuçi, said that the signing of these agreements is of great importance as for Kosovo, as well for Macedonia.

"It's a very good step in the cooperation between the two countries. There is good will between the two Governments, but also of the two ministries, for full cooperation in this direction and will continue with further cooperation. Republic of Kosovo and Macedonia have the same orientations for EU membership, therefore, these agreements help to ensure that our countries have a system of approximate system of  justice, "said Minister Kuçi and added  that he is confident that these agreements will be used well by courts and prosecutors of both countries.

The Minister Mihajlo Manevski, the signing of these agreements, assessed important for both countries.

"By signing these agreements and their ratification, will certainly strengthen the capacity of institutions in preventing and prosecuting crimes. Also, with these agreements will prevent the convicted persons  to avoid justice. Therefore, I think that are opened many opportunities for cooperation, the opportunity will be in the interest of the citizens of both countries, in the interest of the rule of law, which is a precondition for our approach towards European Union integration, "said Minister Manevski. 

While in a meeting held before the signing of agreements, the two ministers agreed that Kosovo and Macedonia to sign cooperation agreements in civil matters.