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Categories: POLITICS

US-Macedonia diplomatic cooperation

Entities: United States · Vertical Gas Corridor · Nicole Varns · North Macedonia · Sanja Bozhinovska

Overview

In late July 2026, North Macedonia’s Minister for Relations with Communities, Agon Ferati, met U.S. Ambassador Nicole Varney to discuss the 25‑year anniversary of the Ohrid Framework Agreement and a vision of coexistence, inclusivity and trust. The talks highlighted the United States’ role as a strategic partner in Macedonia’s democratic development and Euro‑Atlantic integration.

A few days later, Energy Minister Sanja Bozhinovska held a separate meeting with acting U.S. Ambassador Nicole Varns, focusing on accelerating gas interconnector projects with Greece and Serbia and Macedonia’s participation in the EU‑backed Vertical Gas Corridor.

On 23 July, Ferati’s meeting reiterated the “25 years and beyond” concept while the ministry finalised its annual plan and modernization efforts, again emphasizing U.S. support for inclusive institutions.

On 6 August, U.S. Ambassador Nicole Varnes was received by Ali Ahmeti, chairman of the Democratic Union for Integration, at the BDI headquarters in Rečica. The dialogue stressed American backing for the Ohrid Framework Agreement, democratic reforms and regional stability, reaffirming the deepening partnership.

Timeline

  1. about 12 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    US Ambassador Nicole Varnes welcomed by North Macedonia's Ali Ahmeti in Rečica

    North Macedonia's Ali Ahmeti met US ambassador Nicole Varnes at the BDI headquarters in Rečica, praising US support for the Ohrid Agreement and democratic reforms.

  2. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Macedonia Energy Minister Bozhinovska Meets US Ambassador Varns on Gas Projects

    Macedonian Energy Minister Sanja Bozhinovska met US acting ambassador Nicole Varns to discuss gas interconnector projects with Greece and Serbia and joining the Vertical Gas Corridor, stressing energy‑independ‑

  3. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Macedonian Minister Agon Ferati Meets US Ambassador Nicole Varney

    Macedonia’s Agon Ferati met U.S. Ambassador Nicole Varney to discuss the “25 years and beyond” vision marking the Ohrid Agreement anniversary and reaffirm US strategic partnership.

Sources

aktuale.mk · denesen.mk · press24.mk · republika.mk · shenja.tv · skopskoeho.mk · tetovasot.com · zhurnal.mk · zurnal.mk

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