Macedonian PM calls on opposition to be part of reforms

SKOPJE, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- The opposition should return in the parliament as it must be part of the reform process and the country's perspectives, Macedonia's Prime Minister Zoran Zaev told reporters Monday.

While congratulating Hristijan Mickovski for his election of at the helm of the largest opposition party, VMRO-DPMNE, Zaev said that he expected a constructive and critical opposition in the Parliament.

"Stability of VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM results in stable Macedonia. The election of the new opposition leader is good for the country's perspective. Now, I wish that we all now think about Macedonia," Zaev told reporters.

He further said that opposition's participation in parliament was needed for the democratic processes because of many important issues that are to be decided in the coming period.

"I expect their vote on issues we will reach agreement, but also criticism on issues we fail to agree on," added Zaev.

Mickoski was elected late Saturday as the new leader of VMRO-DPMNE, replacing the former prime minister and VMRO-DPMNE leader Nikola Gruevski. Enditem