Toptan hosted a dinner in honor of Macedonian Parliament Speaker Ljubisa Georgievski and an accompanying delegation in Ankara on Monday.

"Those Turks living in Macedonia and citizens of Turkey with Macedonian ethnicity make up a bridge between the two countries. As a result both countries continue friendly and brotherly relations," Toptan told.

"Bilateral relations will be boosted by Georgievski's visit to Turkey. Turkey and Macedonia share cooperation in regional and international relations. Both countries are taking important steps for EU membership. Turkey supports Macedonia's membership in NATO. Turkey supports Macedonia's use of her official name in every opportunity. I will meet Macedonian President in Istanbul in May," Toptan remarked.

Meanwhile, Georgievski indicated that Macedonia's support to Turkey in the fight against terror will continue.

"Terror happens to be the worst evil on earth. However, terrorism could be ended by different ways. Macedonia went through some experiences in this matter. While providing support to Turkey on the issue of Cyprus, we are actually defending ourselves and Macedonia," Georgievski underlined.