Minister Rupel Congratulates New Macedonian Foreign Minister Mitreva

Ljubljana, 15 May - Slovene Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel has congratulated Ilinka Mitreva on her appointment to the post of Macedonian foreign minister. In a letter to Mitreva Rupel expressed satisfaction over the development of bilateral relations, the foreign ministry announced on Tuesday. Rupel also expressed hope that Slovenia and Macedonia will make an important contribution to peace and stability in the region.