Ljutkov named national coordinator for culture after dismissal as minister
Zoran Ljutkov was named national culture coordinator after being removed as minister; Sedat Sulejmani succeeded him as minister.
Former Minister of Culture and Tourism Zoran Ljutkov has been appointed national coordinator for culture within the VMRO-DPMNE government, a post he assumed after his removal from the ministerial office.
Despite expectations that he would return to acting at his home institution, the Drama Theatre, Ljutkov remained in public service in his new coordinating role.
The cabinet reshuffle that led to his dismissal from the ministry resulted in the promotion of Sedat Sulejmani, who previously served as deputy minister, to Ljutkov's former ministerial position.
Positioning after the government reconstruction
The reassignment keeps Ljutkov in a state role connected to cultural policy, while the VMRO-DPMNE government has moved other personnel during the recent reconstruction of the cabinet.
No official statement accompanied the internal posting beyond the personnel changes announced during the reconstruction process. The developments were first reported on 17 August, 2026 at 10:51.
Photo: press material from the event
