Hristijan Mickoski in New York: “We have the most stable Government in Europe with a two‑thirds majority”
At a reception for the 35th independence anniversary Mickoski highlighted government stability and urged the diaspora to return and invest.
A reception in New York on September 25, 2026 marked the 35th anniversary of North Macedonia's independence and was attended by a high-level government delegation led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, who is in the city for the United Nations General Assembly. Diplomatic representatives, prominent members of the Macedonian diaspora and delegates from other ethnic communities also took part.
Addressing guests, Mickoski thanked the diaspora and urged emigrants to consider returning and investing at home. In English translation of his remarks, he said: "I would like to thank everyone who is here with us this evening. Thank you for everything you do for Macedonia. The past must never be forgotten; we should always remember it, learn its lessons and not repeat the mistakes of the past. Macedonia is your homeland. The door at home is always open. The goal of this Macedonian Government is for as many Macedonian citizens as possible to return to their homeland, to invest there, to build the future of their families there, and to care, together with Macedonians and with our fellow citizens from other communities, for the future of Macedonia. Come, invest, create in your homeland."
Government stability and economic figures
At the reception Mickoski presented the state of the economy with emphasis on a relatively high growth rate. He asserted that "at the moment we may have the most stable Government in Europe, with approximately a two‑thirds majority in Parliament. That stability guarantees reforms and the delivery of economic results," citing gross domestic product growth of 4.3 percent.
Mickoski contrasted that domestic stability with the turmoil elsewhere in Europe and beyond, pointing to the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Arabian Gulf and an energy crisis he described as unprecedented for humanity. Despite those threats, he framed North Macedonia as stable and something worth defending and improving.
The prime minister used the gathering to ask for the diaspora's support in shaping the country's future and reiterated the delegation's participation in the UN General Assembly as part of its international agenda this week.
Photo: press material from the event
