Skopje, 14 August 2023 (MIA) – Cooperation within the frameworks of the Strategic Dialogue with the United States, accelerating the reform processes in the country and the fight against corruption were in the focus of Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani’s meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to North Macedonia, Angela Aggeler, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release Monday.

According to the MFA, at the meeting Osmani and Aggeler spoke about cooperation within the frameworks of the Strategic Dialogue, with Osmani voicing gratitude for the additional funds of USD 4.2 million for the rule of law and the implementation of legislation, which the U.S. has been providing since 2012.

“With the United States, as our strategic partner, we are continuing to work together on accelerating the reform processes in the country. Additionally, we highly value the continued U.S. support in tackling the challenges and the fight against corruption,” said Osmani.

During the meeting, the Foreign Minister and the Ambassador spoke about several topics concerning the bilateral relations, the current political situation in the country, the situation in the Western Balkans, as well as current topics from international politics, said the Ministry in the press release.