Metodija Belevski

🇲🇰 North Macedonia is a country with which Belgium shares deep and long‑standing ties. The vibrant Macedonian community in Belgium and our close cooperation in difficult moments — including last year’s Kočani tragedy — continue to strengthen our partnership. I was delighted with the fruitful discussions I had with my counterpart and friend @TimcoMucunski. Our economic links are solid and growing, with Belgian companies contributing to shared prosperity and regional connectivity. Belgium reiterates its strong support for North Macedonia’s European path. I re-emphasized that rule‑of‑law reforms, judicial independence, and the necessary constitutional amendments remain key to progress. Belgium is committed to supporting North Macedonia, a reliable strategic partner, on its path toward the EU, toward stability, and toward cooperation and deeper integration. @BelgiumMFA

🇲🇪🇷🇸🇲🇰🇽🇰🇧🇦🇦🇱 Starting today a 6-day working visit to the Western Balkans. I will visit Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. I will visit Albania at a later stage, during a dedicated mission, when I will have the pleasure of opening our Embassy in Tirana. Engaging with the Western Balkans is strategic for the security and the stability of our continent. The Western Balkans are not on Europe’s doorstep. They are in Europe. Their security is our security, their stability is our stability. Some of these countries have been waiting for more than twenty years to join the EU. It is therefore important to maintain a credible integration perspective, but the process remains merits-based : we expect them to have the courage to implement the necessary reforms, regarding the rule of law, the judiciary, the fight against corruption, and regional reconciliation. Belgium is and will remain an engaged partner in the region, both politically and economically. I am here to deepen our partnerships. @BelgiumMFA

On Monday, Foreign minister Maxime Prévot begins a trip to five Balkan countries: Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The mission aims to support their prospects of joining the EU prez.ly/yRBd #Belga #Balkans #EU

🇧🇪🤝🇪🇺🤝🇲🇰 Thrilled to welcome a fine and engaging group of 🇲🇰diplomats @BelgiumMFA, participating in one of our 🇪🇺trainings! Strengthening the capacity of candidate countries is key for delivering on #EUenlargement 🇧🇪 fully supports 🇲🇰reform efforts towards 🇪🇺 membership!

#FAC today in 🇱🇺. I also held bilateral meetings with Mohammad Mustafa, PM of Palestine, and FMs from: Kosovo @gervallaschwarz and North Macedonia @TimcoMucunski. Key topics: 🔵Russia’s war against Ukraine 🔵Middle East 🔵Western Balkans 🔵EU–Africa relations  [1/5]

🇲🇰🇱🇺 Great meeting with Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister @Xavier_Bettel. ✅ Reaffirmed Luxembourg’s strong support for our EU integration ✅ Shared commitment to a stable and secure Western Balkans ✅ Discussed ways to enhance economic and trade cooperation ✅ Expressed gratitude for EU solidarity after the tragedy in Kochani and 🇱🇺 continued support

Four patients injured in a nightclub fire in Northern Macedonia have arrived in Belgium, where they will receive specialist care. We are demonstrating our commitment to international cooperation in times of crisis. 🇲🇰 🇧🇪 #BFAST @BelgiumMFA

A team of our Belgian First Aid and Support Team (B-FAST) will depart for North-Macedonia to help provide urgent medical care to the many victims of the tragic fire last night. We stand by our friends in need. 🇲🇰

Shocked and saddened by the tragic fire in Kočani, North #Macedonia, that took too many young lives. Our thoughts are with the people of North Macedonia, and our deepest condolences to the victims' families and friends.

I welcome the big step for #Moldova & #NorthMacedonia on their EU integration path today! 🤝   By joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), they will unlock faster, cheaper euro transfers across Europe - boosting economic ties with the EU. A concrete benefit to all citizens and businesses, and real impact of the #EUGrowthPlan

This morning, we started the 2nd Hungarian-Macedonian Intergovernmental Summit with Prime Minister @MickoskiHM. We cannot protect the people of Europe from illegal migration without the support of the Western Balkan countries. North-Macedonia is one of our most important partners in this respect. Thank you for your support, Prime Minister!🇭🇺🇲🇰

🇭🇺🤝🇧🇪📍🇷🇴🇫🇷 Très heureux d'assister à la réunion du Groupe des Ambassadeurs francophones de Bruxelles (GAF-B) @OIFrancophonie avec Monsieur @BernardQuintin_, @BelgiumMFA ministre des Affaires étrangères, des Affaires européennes, du Commerce extérieur, et des Institutions culturelles fédérales, à la Résidence de l’Ambassadrice de Roumanie, Madame Andreea Pastarnac. Conversation captivante entre collègues et amis sur la politique belge et l'actualité mondiale. 🌍 @LapeyreCabanes @AmbassFranceBel @CanEmbBeLux @jlouthill @LUinBrussels @metob67 @DiploWorld

Денес во Брисел започнува ЕУ Самитот посветен на земјите од Западен Балкан, на кој за првпат со самитот ќе претседава претседателот на Европскиот совет, @eucopresident . Овој настан го привлекува вниманието на целата европска и балканска јавност, поставувајќи го регионалниот дијалог и европските перспективи на земјите од Западен Балкан како централни теми на дискусија. Под водство на Кошта, се очекува самитот да внесе нова динамика и визија во процесите за интеграција и регионална соработка.

Во Брисел имав средба со високиот претставник и потпретседател на Европската Комисија, @kajakallas. На средбата разговаравме од потребата ЕУ да го забрза процесот за интеграции и да направи заложба низ добра волја и заедничко разбирање да се одблокира нашиот пат кон ЕУ. Ги објаснив нашите позиции и нашите цели. Македонија заслужува да оди напред во интеграциите.

🇲🇰🤝 Today, we celebrated 30 years of diplomatic relations with 18 countries—three decades of mutual respect, cooperation and shared values. 🌍 Amid today’s complex geopolitical landscape, our achievements provide a strong foundation for the future. By staying united and committed to our shared principles, we are ready to embrace new opportunities and tackle global challenges together.

🏗️📈 Заедно со претседателот на Владата, @MickoskiHM, денеска во Кичево присуствувавме на поставување камен-темелник на новата фабрика за електронски батерии за автомобили на белгиската компанија „Avesta Battery and Energy Engineering“. 🔸 Инвестиција во вредност од 4⃣0⃣ милиони евра 🔸 6⃣0⃣0⃣ нови работни места 🔸 Можности за развој на локалната економија, подобрување на животниот стандард и забрзување на економскиот раст на државата.

✋ Prestation de serment de M. @quintinEU1 en tant que Ministre des Affaires étrangères, des Affaires européennes et du Commerce extérieur, et des Institutions culturelles fédérales, en présence du Premier ministre, M. @alexanderdecroo.

Warm farewell to Nepalese Amb Gahendra Rajbhandari at #BharatBhavan as he departs Brussels. Thank Ambs of Bhutan, Hungary, Indonesia, Japan, RoK, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia and Sri Lanka for their presence.

🙌 Proud to announce that we have been re-elected to the @OPCW Executive Council, dedicated to the eradication of #ChemicalWeapons☣️ and advancing global disarmament efforts. ✅ This decision is a testament of our dedication towards strengthening international security and reaffirms our commitment to upholding the core principles of the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention.

🇧🇪 KING’S FEAST IN BELGIUM [King Albert, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Prince Laurent] 🇪🇸 Archbishop Terlinden: “We also pray for the victims of the floods in Spain” 📍 Te Deum at St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral in Brussels