Republic of North Macedonia in Slovenia

🇲🇰 Yesterday, together with PM @MickoskiHM, we met with the Macedonian diaspora at St. Nicholas Church in New Jersey. 🔹 Highlighted the diaspora's key role as a bridge between 🇲🇰 & 🇺🇸. 🔹 Reaffirmed our commitment to strong ties with expatriates as a vital part of our national identity. 🔹 Presented the 2025-2030 National Strategy for Diaspora Cooperation, focusing on active involvement and preserving cultural heritage.

👏 Congratulations, @marcorubio, on your appointment as the US Secretary of State! Looking forward to working together to further strengthen the 🇲🇰🇺🇸 strategic partnership and deepen our bilateral ties. We deeply value the vocal #US support for our #EU integration path, regional stability, and democratic development. As @NATO allies, we share common values and remain committed to contributing to transatlantic security.

Во Вашингтон, на средба со Македонија 2025, ја истакнуваме нашата посветеност кон подобра иднина. Без разлика дали сме дома, во Европа или во САД, борбата секогаш е насочена кон создавање подобри услови за живот и посигурна иднина за сите!

🇲🇰🇺🇸 It was my great pleasure to attend the official inaugural activities of the 47th President @realDonaldTrump, together with PM @MickoskiHM and @GOP’s @ChairmanWhatley. 👏 Congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as President of the United States of America. Ahead of us lies a period of strong partnership, enhanced economic and trade relations, and joint efforts for global peace and prosperity.

🇲🇰🇺🇸 Productive meeting with @RichardGrenell, former Director of National Intelligence & current Special missions envoy of President @realDonaldTrump. 🔹 Discussed key political issues, bilateral ties, and expanding economic cooperation. 🔹 Emphasized the need for stronger ties and greater U.S. support to accelerate our EU membership.

Добро утро од Вашингтон! Со премиерот @MickoskiHM го започнуваме работниот ден, посветени на дипломатските активности и засилување на контактите со новата администрација на Претседателот @realDonaldTrump. 🇲🇰🤝🇺🇸

🤝 Yesterday, on the sidelines of the conference organized by the Pan-European Union in Skopje, I had a meeting with @PassySolomon, former Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and @GerganaPassy, the country’s first Minister for European Affairs after Bulgaria joined the EU. We discussed the current state of play, exchanged views on EU integration, bilateral relations between neighboring countries, as well as regional cooperation and security. Relations between our two countries must be built on mutual respect, collaboration, and understanding. 🇲🇰🤝🇧🇬

🇲🇰🇯🇵 Today I had the opportunity to welcome the new Ambassador of Japan, Setsuko Kawahara. 🔹 Reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. 🔹 Focused on boosting cooperation in trade, economy, tourism, and culture. 🔹 Discussed expanding agreements for future projects and shared views on regional and global issues.

🤝 Productive meeting today with @KarloRessler, MEP and Co-Chair of the 🇪🇺-🇲🇰 Joint Parliamentary Committee. 🔹 Discussed our progress and next steps in the EU integration process. 🔹 Reaffirmed our commitment to key reforms and improving citizens' quality of life. 🔹 Emphasized the importance of good neighborly relations built on mutual respect and trust.

📍 It was an honor to open the international conference “Business Diplomacy – Path to Economic Growth and International Cooperation," organized by the Pan-European Union. 🔹 Emphasized business diplomacy as vital for economic stability, innovation, and international relations. 🔹 Highlighted the Ministry’s new role in attracting investments and advancing our economic interests. 🔹 Stressed the importance of collaboration between the Government, business sector, and civil society. ✅ Our diplomats will actively support these efforts, with the goal of building a strong and resilient economy.

🇲🇰🤝🇧🇬 Had a friendly first phone call with Georg Georgiev, the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria. I congratulated him on his appointment and expressed our determination to strengthen the partnership, enhance cooperation and jointly contribute to regional stability and mutual progress.

We welcome the hostages release and ceasefire agreement in Gaza, and we commend the diplomatic efforts of 🇺🇸, 🇪🇬 and 🇶🇦 in facilitating the deal. The focus must now shift to ensure the agreement's implementation, creating a path to sustainable peace and stability in the region.

🙌 Како потпретседател на @VMRO_DPMNE, ми беше чест вчера да присуствувам на седницата на Општинскиот комитет во Битола, каде разговаравме за актуелните политички прашања и предизвиците на локално и централно ниво. ✅ Со ваквите средби продолжуваме и во наредниот период. Убеден сум дека претстојната победа на локалните избори ќе биде уште една потврда за политиките на развој и економски прогрес кои владата, предводена од ВМРО-ДПМНЕ како најсилна политичка партија, успешно ги спроведува во државата.

🇲🇰🇳🇴 Fruitful meeting yesterday with Eirik Mathisen, Special Representative for the Western Balkans of the Kingdom of Norway. 🔹 Highlighted their active role in supporting our region’s integration into European and Euro-Atlantic structures. 🔹 Expressed gratitude for Norway’s developmental and expert assistance. 🔹 Reaffirmed our strong NATO alliance, with 🇳🇴 recognizing 🇲🇰 as a regional leader in stability and security.

🇲🇰🇦🇺 Farewell meeting with Australia’s Ambassador, H.E. Daniel Emery. 🔹Expressed gratitude for his valuable contributions to strengthening relations. 🔹Highlighted the important role of the Macedonian diaspora as a bridge between our peoples. 🔹Explored ways to enhance economic cooperation, trade, and collaboration in education, health, culture and tourism.

🇲🇰🇪🇺 Delighted to host a productive working breakfast with @MichalisRokasEU and the ambassadors of EU member states. 🔹 Discussed progress in reforms and EU integration challenges 🔹 Prioritized rule of law, anti-corruption, economic growth, and regional cooperation 🔹 EU membership remains a key strategic interest of 🇲🇰 government, with the goal of opening the first negotiation chapters this year

🇲🇰🇮🇹 This morning, I received the copies of credentials from the newly appointed Italian ambassador, Paolo Palminteri. I wished him a successful mission, emphasizing the need to strengthen our partnership, especially in the economic sector.

☦️ Христос се роди! На сите граѓани кои го прославуваат Денот на Христовото Раѓање, им го честитам големиот христијански празник – Божик. Посакувам овој празник да ја зајакне вербата во надежта и да донесе љубов, добрина и хуманост. Нека празничните мигови ги исполнат вашите домови со здравје, радост и убава празнична атмосфера.

Дијалогот е клучот за дипломатијата, а таа пак се заснова нa преговарање, иновации и неуморно барање политички решенија кои поттикнуваат мир и стабилност. Во тој дух, ви посакувам новата година да донесе здравје, радост, меѓусебно почитување и успех на приватен и професионален план. Среќна Нова година! 🎉

✅ Yesterday’s visit by Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Mr. Ömer Bolat, confirms our commitment to enhance the economic and business cooperation between our two countries.