The high-level dialogue is yielding good results, we are doing everything in our power to make headway in several areas, PM Nikola Gruevski said when asked about government's activities on the matter.

"The dialogue was launched less than two months ago and in the meantime, we are doing everything we can to make headway in several areas. The roadmap, which was drafted by several teams, includes nearly 150 targets. We have been implementing them before, because we are constantly dedicated to reforms. However, the roadmap instills fresh dynamics in the implementation of reforms that are crucial for Macedonia's accession to EU," Gruevski stated.

He added that the high-level accession dialogue was not a substitute for membership talks.

"It will not serve as a substitute of negotiations, however the dialogue will contribute to cutting down the time needed for the membership negotiations provided we continue our work with dedication," the PM noted.

Gruevski informed that the two most important chapters, 23 and 24, had been opened during the dialogue.

"With regard to the reforms it has implemented, Macedonia is far ahead of the status awarded by the EU. The current activities will significantly reduce the time of negotiations once they are launched," PM Gruevski underlined.