On 11 November we paid tribute to the ones who have lost their lives in war and military conflicts with a Service of Remembrance at the British Military Cemeteries in Skopje. Our ambassador Rachel Galloway, Defence Attache Lt Col Andrew Layton, representatives of the Ministry of Defence of Macedonia and […]
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With British and Dutch support today, the office of the National Coordinator for Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Macedonia has launched a programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of municipalities to combat violent extremism. Our ambassador Rachel Galloway spoke at the official launch of the programme along with the […]
World news story: Supporting Macedonia in fighting violent extremism
On 16 and 17 October, representatives from Western Balkans customs administrations met in Macedonia to discuss the challenges of the region, improving cooperation and tackling common threats. Joint conclusion of the meeting was that timely and efficient exchange of information at national and regional level would help tackle the shared […]
World news story: Combining efforts to fight common threats in ...
Open and inclusive debate on the tax policy that a country should have is an important process for designing policies that would fit the needs of its citizens. This was among the messages at the expert panel debate organised by Finance Think, a think tank organisation that has broad experience […]
World news story: Fiscal transparency for better policies in Macedonia
At yesterday’s referendum in Macedonia voters showed their desire to resolve the long-standing dispute with neighbouring Greece over the country’s name and take a positive step towards Euro-Atlantic integration. If implemented, the Prespa Agreement would improve stability in Macedonia and the wider region. Speaking after the vote, the Foreign Secretary […]
Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on Macedonia referendum
The UK’s Minister for Europe, Sir Alan Duncan, has travelled to Macedonia at the start of a two-day visit to the Western Balkans, underlining the UK’s commitment to playing an active and supportive role in the Western Balkans. In Skopje, Sir Alan reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the region by […]
Press release: Minister for Europe visits Macedonia to kick off ...
The UK has had a strong and supportive bilateral partnership with Macedonia since we established diplomatic relations 25 years ago. We want a stable and prosperous partner in Macedonia, which would not only benefit our two countries, but the region and Europe as a whole. Macedonia is an integral part […]
World news story: Referendum in Macedonia – technical assistance
Welcome all of you to the Start-Up Games, here in London. I wanted to thank those of you who have come across from the Western Balkans for coming here and I hope today, you will find, has been an incredibly useful time for you. I understand you had a launch […]
Speech: The Start-Up Games: backing the Western Balkans’ Entrepreneurs
Berlin Process leaders, ministers of interior and foreign affairs endorsed this French- and German-led roadmap to address the illegal possession, misuse and trafficking of firearms and their ammunition. It aims to put in place comprehensive and sustainable mechanisms, fully harmonised with European and other international standards, to identify, prevent, prosecute, […]
Policy paper: Sustainable solution to illegal Small Arms and Light ...
These statements from individual Western Balkans governments set out the actions they will take in order to tackle corruption. Source: UK & Macedonia