The Government strongly condemns the vandalistic and inadmissible act of setting fire to vehicles with diplomatic status near the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Skopje. Such actions constitute an attack on the principles of security, diplomatic relations and international law and must not have a place in a democratic state, the Government of the Republic of Macedonia said in a press release Monday.
The competent institutions are already taking intensive measures to fully clarify the case and identify the perpetrators. As a Government, we want to send a clear message that any attempt to cause tensions, spread hatred or violate security will be sanctioned to the maximum extent.
The state has the capacity and will respond with the full force of the institutions and we will not allow individuals to tarnish the reputation of Macedonia.
We expect a swift and efficient investigation, a full clarification of the event and appropriate criminal liability for the perpetrators.
The Government remains firmly committed to the protection of all citizens and diplomatic missions in the country and to preserving stability, security and good neighborly relations, reads the press release.
