Speaker Afrim Gashi meets British Ambassador Maja Sivanjanam

Speaker of the Assembly Afrim Gashi held a meeting today with newly appointed British Ambassador Maja Sivanjanam to discuss ways to advance bilateral cooperation and deepen parliamentary ties between North Macedonia and the United Kingdom.

Focus on parliamentary links and institutional support

Gashi welcomed the ambassador and wished her a successful diplomatic mandate, underlining the long-standing cooperation between North Macedonia and the United Kingdom. He highlighted the role of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in strengthening the capacities and functions of the Assembly and its staff.

The speaker said he expects continued cooperation at the level of parliament speakers, among parliamentary friendship groups and through inter-committee exchanges to share best practices and experiences.

Ambassador Maja Sivanjanam expressed satisfaction with the existing cooperation with the Assembly and said she will give it appropriate attention during her mandate. She briefed Gashi on her priorities and areas of focus for the coming period, emphasizing the further development of diplomatic relations and comprehensive bilateral cooperation.

Both interlocutors exchanged views on the Assembly’s forthcoming activities and discussed modalities for refreshing the dynamics of the established cooperation between the two parliaments.

The meeting also underlined the importance of the Strategic Partnership and the Trade Agreement that regulate trade relations between the two countries, as well as the United Kingdom’s continued support for North Macedonia’s European agenda.

Photo: press material from the event