The talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations, Slovenia’s continued support for North Macedonia on its path to the EU, the situation in the Western Balkans in the light of the war in Ukraine, and economic cooperation. At Brdo pri Kranju, the two Prime Ministers signed a joint declaration on enhanced cooperation between the two countries.

"North Macedonia and Slovenia share not only a common Euro-Atlantic orientation, but also extremely good relations between the two nations and countries," said the Slovenian Prime Minister after his meeting with the Prime Minister of North Macedonia. The two leaders underlined the importance of maintaining a regular political dialogue and strengthening bilateral cooperation at all levels, in particular in the economic field. In this context, they signed a joint declaration on enhanced cooperation, which reflects the friendly partnership relations between the two countries. In the words of Prime Minister Kovačevski, the signing of the declaration is "a signpost for future cooperation".

Golob’s key message to his Macedonian counterpart was Slovenia’s full support for North Macedonia on its EU path: "We believe that North Macedonia’s Euro-Atlantic path is one of the important guarantors of stability in the Western Balkans. North Macedonia’s EU accession process must therefore be completed as soon as possible." He announced that Slovenia will play an active role in this process both in Brussels and in the region, and reminded that the EU must adapt the whole process to the current situation. This is a historic moment for North Macedonia. After years of waiting, North Macedonia started EU accession negotiations last July, and the Slovenian Prime Minister said that "North Macedonia has always been part of Europe and now it is time for it to become part of the European family”.

Slovenia is one of the largest donors of development aid to North Macedonia and one of the five largest investors. "We have contributed €37.7 million for all forms of aid since 2010, most of it for infrastructure development," concluded Golob. He added that many Macedonian students, who like to choose Slovenia for their studies, act as a bridge of cooperation between the two countries.

In parallel to the official meeting of the leaders, a ladies’ programme was held. The Slovenian Prime Minister’s partner Tina Gaber, the spouse of the Prime Minister of North Macedonia Elena Kovačevska, and the spouse of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of North Macedonia Andrijana Nikolovska visited the Kranj Senior Citizens’ Home. The management of the Home presented their activities and the residents prepared a cultural programme with therapeutic balls and a performance by the Home’s choir.