Skopje, 27 January 2026 (MIA) — Crisis Management Center director Muhamed Ali and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of European Affairs Bekim Sali met Tuesday to discuss CMC priorities and strategic projects including introducing early warning systems for fires and increasing national emergency preparedness, the CMC said in a press release.

Meeting participants also discussed ways to strengthen institutional capacities and coordination between state institutions, with Ali receiving Deputy PM Sali's full support for the implementation of future initiatives to improve public safety and civil protection.

"The meeting confirmed their mutual commitment to modernizing the crisis management system and aligning it with European standards and practices," the release said. mr/