Washington, 13 May 2024 (MIA) - The United States remains firmly committed to the Prespa Agreement and North Macedonia’s Euro-Atlantic integration, said a State Department spokesperson after new President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova failed to use the country's constitutional name during her swear-in ceremony in the Parliament.

"The United States remains firmly committed to the Prespa Agreement and North Macedonia’s Euro-Atlantic integration. As a new government is formed and a prime minister selected, we will continue to reinforce the importance of adherence to international agreements, and the benefits of full membership in the European Union," the spokesperson told MIA.

We will continue to support North Macedonia, adds the spokesperson, as it works towards reaching its rightful place as a secure and prosperous member of the Euro-Atlantic community.

"We look forward to working with the new government that will be formed and with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova to continue advancing our many shared goals. The United States always has been, and always will be, a steadfast partner for North Macedonia in achieving its goal of building a prosperous democracy and a secure economy anchored in the Euro-Atlantic community," he says.

The U.S. also encourages continuing dialogue between North Macedonia and Bulgaria that is rooted in a shared commitment to North Macedonia’s future as a full member in the EU.

"As a new government is formed and a prime minister selected, we expect bilateral cooperation between the United States and North Macedonia to remain strong and focused on the importance of strengthening democratic institutions, rule of law reform, and regional energy security. The United States will continue to support the security, prosperity, and full Euro-Atlantic integration of North Macedonia," notes the State Department spokesperson.

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