Culture Ministry State Adviser, Darko Stefanovski, and Austrian Ambassador to Macedonia, Thomas Michael Baier signed Tuesday a bilateral cooperation protocol in the fields of culture, science and education.
Stefanovski said the protocol resulted from the work of a mixed committee, comprised of representatives from competent ministries of Macedonia and Austria.
"The protocol represents a step forwards in the enhancement of already excellent bilateral cooperation, creating an institutional framework for encouragement of direct activities of stakeholders in culture, science and education", he added.
The protocol follows the 2010 signing of a bilateral agreement in the fields of culture and science.
"We attach great importance to cooperation in the field of education. We are focusing on areas towards entrepreneurial enhancement, i.e. vocational schools. We will also continue to nurture Austrian culture and literature in Macedonia", said Ambassador Baier.
According to him, efforts would be invested towards implementation of numerous culture programs, including concerts, as well as architecture events.
