Hoxha on the 25th Anniversary of the Ohrid Agreement: Its Continued Implementation Is Vital to Regional Stability

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Ohrid Agreement, Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, described it as one of the greatest political and diplomatic successes achieved in the region.

According to Hoxha, thanks to this agreement, North Macedonia had the opportunity to build a more democratic, multiethnic and inclusive state, prioritizing dialogue and compromise over conflict.

He emphasized that the Ohrid Agreement does not belong only to the past, but constitutes a political contract that must be continuously implemented and safeguarded.

Hoxha considers guaranteeing equality, fair representation, respect for language and the protection of communities’ rights essential to peace and stability. In his assessment, the spirit of Ohrid lives on through NATO, cooperation among the countries of the region and North Macedonia’s path toward European integration.

In conclusion, the minister stressed that Albania considers North Macedonia’s stability to be directly linked to the security and future prospects of the Western Balkans.