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The Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Germany foster cordial ties, while relations with the Free State of Bavaria have been reinforced amid the overall Macedonian-German cooperation, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Bavaria'sState Minister for European and Federal Affairs, Emilia Mueller concluded at a joint meeting in Munich, Today.

They vowed to further advance the bilateral cooperation, especially economic ties, trade exchange and investments.

A business forum between Macedonian and German companies, which is set to be held on Wednesday, is seen as a good opportunity for establishing contacts between countries' entrepreneurs.

PM Gruevski underscored the reforms which are being implemented in Macedonia in meeting standards for EU and NATO membership and in advancing conditions for economic growth and development. He praised Germany's role, assistance and support provided for the EU integration process of Macedonia.

Gruevski and Mueller also discussed several concrete forms of cooperation in connection to EU integration taking place between Macedonian and German institutions in the field of economy, internal affairs, ecology and local self-government.