Skopje, 12 January 2024 (MIA) — Interior Minister Oliver Spasovski on a visit to Washington met with Congresswoman Lisa McClain, Co-Chair of the Congressional Macedonian Caucus, according to an official press release.

Expressing gratitude to Congresswoman McClain on behalf of himself and the government for the efforts of the Congressional Macedonian Caucus, Minister Spasovski said Americans of Macedonian origin were successfully integrated into American social life and had equal civil and religious freedoms and human rights.

North Macedonia, Spasovski said, strived to adopt and improve on this model, creating a society where everyone would have equal opportunities for success.

"We are proud to say that this two-way cultural and social exchange has enriched and improved experiencing life both in the Republic of North Macedonia and in the United States of America, creating bridges of understanding and cooperation that transcend geographical distance and unite communities through shared goals and values," Spasovski said at the meeting.

He also asked for support for the visa liberalization process for the Republic of North Macedonia and for the adoption of the Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act.

Congresswoman McClain reaffirmed the excellent cooperation and relations with the Macedonian community in the United States. On Spasovski's proposed initiatives for support, McClain said she was happy to help strengthen the cooperation between the two friendly countries. mr/