"France's rejection of the European Constitution must not stop reforms in our countries and the fulfilment of standards. We must do those things that are up to us," Crvenkovski said in Zagreb after his talks with Mesic.
Mesic said the two countries should not be too worried about France's "No", regardless of how deep a mark the rejection would leave on the EU.
The two presidents also discussed on regional cooperation and bilateral relations. Mesic said the two countries in transition had the same objectives and faced the same consequences of the past.
Crvenkovski said Croatia and Macedonia could be an example to other countries of the region, adding that the excellent political relations must be followed by a closer economic cooperation.
Mesic offered Macedonia Croatia's assistance in the process of joining the EU, given that both countries aspire to join Euro-Atlantic integration processes, the European Union and NATO.
The Macedonian president said Croatia was a step or two ahead of Macedonia on the EU path and said he wished Croatia to start its EU entry talks as soon as possible, adding that this was in Macedonia's interest as well.
He said that according to the latest information from Brussels, the European Commission would release its opinion about Macedonia's EU candidacy on November 9, expressing conviction the report would be positive for his country.
Mesic informed his Macedonian counterpart of the implemented reforms in the Croatian army, police and customs service and those that were being carried out in the judiciary and public administration.
He reiterated that all Croatian state services were working to solve the only remaining issue in cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (that of runaway General Ante Gotovina), and added that the issue would be solved in cooperation with foreign intelligence and police services.
The Macedonian president also held talks with Croatian Parliament Speaker Vladimir Seks, the parliament's public relations office said in a statement.
The two officials expressed satisfaction with the good bilateral cooperation and stressed that the two countries' relations could serve as an example to other countries in the region.
The Macedonian president arrived in Croatia today for a three-day visit during which he will also visit the northern Adriatic archipelago of Brijuni. Later today, Crvenkovski is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Ivo Sanader.