Balla stated that Albanians are a core state-forming nation in this society, not just an ethnic minority. As such, the right to education and the unrestricted public use of the Albanian language are fundamental, non-negotiable commitments that uphold basic democratic principles and coexistence.

“Fueled by unfriendly actors, foreign-sponsored groups are currently trying to sow division and spread anti-American and anti-Semitic ideas within our society. We must reject these fringe narratives—our deep, strategic relationship with the US is non-negotiable and will always remain strong”, he added.

According to Balla, the Ohrid Framework Agreement is the cornerstone of North Macedonia’s multi-ethnic democracy. Suppressing the Albanian language in academic or institutional settings undermines this agreement and severely damages the nation’s Euro-Atlantic integration process.

During the conversation, Balla also commented on the reactions related to the project of Zvërnec, regarding the environmental impact and the return of flamingos to the area after the hunting moratorium.

“The flamingos were forgotten. Until 2013, flamingos did not come there because hunters killed them. After we took power, we imposed a moratorium on hunting and the flamingos returned. Now you see environmentalists there, but we also saw people who hold positions in support of the Iranian regime,” said Balla.

Balla also underlined the significance of Albania’s relations with the United States of America, describing them as irreplaceable for the history and future of the country. /m.m/j.p/p.s./

The Memorandum of Understanding stipulates: Strengthening cooperation in the field of attracting foreign investments; trade facilitation and support for companies from both countries and the creation of mechanisms for the exchange of information and good business practices.

The Foreign Investment Agency in North Macedonia participated in Match-Maker Albania 2025, an important business event that was held on Thursday in Tirana.

This event aims to foster strategic partnerships, create new opportunities for trade cooperation and strengthen economic relations between companies from the region.

As part of the event, Invest Macedonia was presented with information stands, where companies from North Macedonia had the opportunity to present their products, services and investment potential to Albanian partners and investors.

This was an excellent opportunity to establish direct business contacts and to present the competitive advantages of the Macedonian economy.

The State Investment Advisor from Invest North Macedonia Igor Velevski was part of the discussions panel dedicated to investments and export opportunities.

He emphasized the significance of regional economic integration and the potential for joint projects between North Macedonia and Albania.

The representatives of Invest North Macedonia held numerous meetings with Albanian companies, institutions and potential investors. Within the framework of these meetings, there were discussed opportunities for new partnerships, investments and strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. /r.e/p.s./

In his letter, Ahmeti underlines that North Macedonia’s current government is attacking the foundations of the Ohrid Agreement, stability and interethnic harmony in the country, bringing back tensions that could lead to a crisis similar to that of 2001.

“Today, the Chairman of the Democratic Union for Integration, Ali Ahmeti, has sent letters to the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, Kosovo President and Prime Minister, Vjosa Osmani and Albn Kurti, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the President of France Emmanuel Macron, and the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken,” DUI said in a press release.

In the letter, Ahmeti expresses his profound concern over the latest political and constitutional developments in North Macedonia put the Ohrid Agreement and the stability and equality principles in jeopardy.

“The last three decisions – the plan to repeal the Law of Languages, the ban on identification of ethnicity in state institutions and the formation of the government majority – represent a serious threat to the peace and stability of the country and the region as a whole. These three major blows to the foundations of the Ohrid Agreement constitute a serious threat to peace, stability, inter-ethnic harmony and multi-ethnic democracy in North Macedonia. These are not just internal political issues, but have serious consequences for the region and its stability. These interventions threaten to destroy the key elements of peace and equality, returning us to the conditions before 2001, which were the causes of the crisis and war of that year. I call on you for joint and determined action to protect the achievements of the Ohrid Agreement and the guaranteed rights of Albanians,” Ahmeti stated in his letter.

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Ambassador Markovski congratulated Spiropali for being elected as head of the Assembly and expressed the Embassy’s willingness to contribute to the cooperation of the Parliament and the institutions of the Republic of North Macedonia with Albania.

Speaker Spiropali emphasized that Albania considers the cooperation with North Macedonia its priority of foreign and regional policy and expressed the readiness of the Assembly and institutions of Albania for the intensification of bilateral cooperation.

“The Assembly of Albania will intensify the excellent cooperation with the Assembly of North Macedonia and the Parliamentary cooperation will promote relations and all-round cooperation between the two countries”, said Spiropali.

“Being partners in the NATO and in the efforts and achievements for EU membership, Albania and North Macedonia will continue to cooperate and contribute to the development, stability and peace in the region and beyond”, emphasized Speaker Spiropali. /r.e/a.f/p.s./

A press release of the Ministry reads that Xhaçka will also hold meetings with President Stevo Pendarovski President of the Assembly Talat Xhaferi, Deputy Prime Minister, Artan Grubi as well as with Head of DUI Ali Ahmeti.

On Tuesday, Minister Xhaçka will participate in the informal ministerial meeting of the Adriatic Charter A5.

The visit of the Albanian chief diplomat to North Macedonia follows the second meeting between the two governments and it’s an expression of the common will to deepen and expand bilateral cooperation in the regional sense as well as in context of multilateral diplomacy./p.s./