🇲🇰 🇬🇷 Today, I received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, Ioannis Maloukos. Greece is an important neighbour and a potential strategic partner. I look forward to opening a new chapter in our relations, grounded in good-neighbourly relations and a bona fide policy. As the country in the region with the longest experience in the European Union, the Hellenic Republic has a historic and political responsibility for the European integration of the Western Balkans. Ahead of Greece’s Presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2027, I expect a strengthened Greek engagement towards fulfilling the commitments of the Thessaloniki Agenda, adopted back in 2003. I wish Ambassador Maloukos good health and every success in his work.

🇲🇰🤝🇹🇷 Today, I received the Letters of Credence from the newly appointed Ambassador of Türkiye, Alper Aktaş. Türkiye is our strategic partner, an important NATO ally and a sincere friend. I believe there is significant room to further deepen our cooperation in many areas. I was particularly pleased to share with Ambassador Aktaş personal stories that connect us. He spoke of his Macedonian family roots, while I shared that I was born in a Turkish house in Ohrid. I wish him every success in his mandate and look forward to further strengthening the close friendship between our two countries.

🇲🇰 🇽🇰 Sincere congratulations to Prof. Dr. Justina Shiroka-Pula on her election as President of the Republic of Kosovo. As a fellow professor, I look forward to working closely with her to further strengthen our bilateral relations, promote regional stability and advance our shared European future. I wish her every success in her mandate!

🇲🇰🇪🇺 Today, I met with European Commission President @vonderleyen, who is visiting our country. I expressed gratitude for the EU’s growing commitment to the region and her personal contribution to accelerating regional European integration. I stressed that our country deserves to be on the same path as the region’s most advanced countries, based on technical readiness and alignment with the EU’s foreign and security policy. I also emphasized the importance of equal opportunities, renewed reform momentum and overcoming the bilateral dispute through intensive dialogue.

Today, at the 22nd Europe Summit in Salzburg, I addressed the session “Is Europe (Still) a Global Player?” I spoke about the future of the European project, the EU’s strategic challenges, and the necessity to accelerate the integration of the Western Balkans. Enlargement is not only a policy towards candidates—it is a test of the EU’s capacity to act strategically. Too often, the enlargement process is held hostage by bilateral disputes that fall outside the Copenhagen criteria, rather than serving as a catalyst for reforms.

🇲🇰 🇦🇪 I met with H.E. Abdullah Ali Ateq Obaid Alsubousi, Ambassador of the UAE, based in Rome. I thanked him for the invitation to attend the UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi and highlighted the importance of sustainable water management and access to clean and safe water. We also discussed regional peace and stability, as well as opportunities to deepen cooperation in tourism, energy, education, culture, agriculture and infrastructure, including investments in Corridors VIII and X and free economic zones.

Today, I received MEP and European Parliament standing rapporteur for our country, @thomaswaitz , accompanied by EU Ambassador, Michalis Rokas. We discussed our European integration, the prospects and conditions for unblocking our accession process, and the EU enlargement policy in the context of geopolitical challenges and the use of vetoes. I welcomed Mr. Waitz’s efforts toward objective reporting, as well as his clear position that bilateral issues should be separated from the formal EU accession process. Ahead of the European Commission’s report, we exchanged views on possible and necessary reforms to the enlargement process, drawing on the challenges identified so far.

🇲🇰 🇸🇰 At the invitation of H.E. @IHricova, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic, and Colonel Ivan Uličný, I attended the reception on the occasion of the Constitution Day and Armed Forces Day of the Slovak Republic. Constitution Day is a reminder of the legal and political foundations of the modern Slovak state, while Armed Forces Day symbolizes a modern and courageous army, ready to defend its homeland. Slovakia is a proven friend of ours and one of the strongest and most vocal supporters of Macedonia’s path towards the EU. I deeply believe in the European future of Macedonian-Slovak relations.

It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. On behalf of the Macedonian people and the State, and in my own name, I extend my deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sonja, His Majesty King Haakon VIII, the Royal Family, and the people of Norway. King Harald V will be remembered as a dedicated and unifying monarch who served his nation with dignity and wisdom. We stand in solidarity with Norway in this time of mourning.

It is a pleasure to meet with high-level political leaders gathered around sport, especially when the host is my colleague, Italian President Sergio Mattarella @Quirinale, together with Prime Minister @GiorgiaMeloni. I thank them for the invitation and the warm reception hosted in honour of the Heads of Delegation, ahead of the official opening of the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto. Together with guests from three continents and 20 different countries, I felt a strong spirit of unity and a shared commitment to friendship and cooperation among our peoples.

I addressed the Ambassadors’ Council, stressing that ambassadors are the face of our country abroad. Their expertise, competence, knowledge of the host country and ability to advance our national interests are essential to the credibility of Macedonian diplomacy. In today’s multipolar reality, we must strengthen proactive diplomacy, guided by a clear, national and non-partisan foreign policy compass. An ambassador is not only a representative of state policies, but also someone who understands the host country, recognizes changes and risks, and creates opportunities for political, economic, scientific and cultural cooperation. I encouraged our ambassadors to help us understand how our country is perceived abroad, identify opportunities and risks, and closely follow changes in the positions of our partners and host countries.

🇲🇰 🇮🇳 Macedonian–Indian Business Forum, held as part of the official visit of President of India, Droupadi Murmu. India’s economic rise and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 naturally align with Macedonian National Development Strategy 2024–2044, providing a solid foundation for a long-term partnership. I encouraged Macedonian companies to make greater use of the opportunities offered by the Indian market and called for bilateral trade to reach at least $500 million over the next five years.

🇲🇰🇮🇳 Together with my esteemed colleague, President of the Republic of India, we reaffirmed our shared determination to elevate bilateral relations to an entirely new level! pretsedatel.mk/press_oficija…

🇲🇰 🇮🇳 It was a great honour to welcome Droupadi Murmu, first President of the Republic of India, who is paying an official visit to our country. @rashtrapatibhvn We discussed Macedonian–Indian relations, with a focus on opportunities for cooperation in the economy, education, science, culture, tourism, healthcare and digital transformation. This visit marks an important step towards expanding and strengthening our cooperation with India. Our shared humanitarian legacy of Saint Mother Teresa, together with the experience of the Non-Aligned Movement, provides a strong foundation for a new era in our relations.

Addressed the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara today. We sent a strong message of unity, solidarity, and shared responsibility in tackling today's global security challenges. The Macedonian state remains a committed and credible Ally, actively contributing to the Alliance's security while continuing to strengthen its defence capabilities. The principles of equality, solidarity, and credibility that guide NATO should also be applied consistently in the European integration process.

My doorstep statement ahead of the #NATOsummit in Ankara ⬇️

🇲🇰🤝🇺🇸 It was a pleasure to attend the celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America, held in a wonderful atmosphere. @USEmbassySkopje The Fourth of July, 1776, in Philadelphia will always remind us of the American Founding Fathers who, driven by the fundamental aspiration for human freedom and dignity, laid the foundations of republicanism, democracy, and the rule of law through the Declaration of Independence, inspiring many revolutions and generations around the world. It was an honour to enjoy the magnificent performances of the Macedonian and American national anthems and to hear Varnes' remarks on the development of the American democratic federal republic, as well as on the enduring friendship between the American and Macedonian peoples and the strategic partnership between our two countries.

🇲🇰 🇱🇹 Pleased to meet with Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, @BudrysKestutis. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through closer political dialogue, enhanced economic cooperation, and stronger people-to-people connections. Grateful for Lithuania's principled and consistent support for our European integration, particularly as a member of the "Friends of Enlargement" group. I look forward to Lithuania, during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union next year, advancing a credible, predictable, and merit-based accession process founded on the Copenhagen criteria.