Skopje, 4 July 2023 (MIA) — With the support of the USA, the country has achieved a lot in fulfilling strategic goals and through joint efforts we will again succeed in maintaining stability and prosperity through the integration process in the interest of security of Europe, Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Bojan Marichikj wrote in a Facebook post offering his best wishes on USA's Independence Day.

Wishing further success and prosperity to the American people, Marichikj praised the country's "247 years of independence and freedom that contributed to the construction of a system of values that today guides the entire democratic and progressive world."

"We especially appreciate the continuous support and help from the USA for North Macedonia's democratic and economic development and their role in fulfilling our ambitions to become part of the Euro-Atlantic family," he wrote.

"I believe that the near future will be filled with further development and strengthening of mutual cooperation in all fields of common interest toward fulfilling our priorities for EU membership," he added. mr/