Tirana, 16 March 2025 (MIA) – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama extended condolences over the great tragedy in North Macedonia, expressing readiness to provide any assistance that may be needed. 

"With a deep sense of sorrow, I extend my condolences to the brothers and sisters of North Macedonia for the great tragedy in Kochani. I am at a loss for words and pray for the recovery of the injured and for the families of the victims to find the strength to endure their unimaginable loss. I also extend my condolences to Prime Minister Mickovski and the authorities of our neighboring country on behalf of Albania and the Albanian people, expressing our readiness to provide any assistance that may be needed," Rama posted on X.

Albanian President Bajram Begaj also extended sincere and deep condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and to all the citizens of North Macedonia. 

"My prayers and the prayers of the Albanian people are with those injured, wishing them a speedy recovery, and that the pain in the city of Kochani does not grow further," Begaj posted on X.