Venera Azizi Presents Program for the 25th Anniversary of the Ohrid Agreement: “25 Years and Beyond

Government spokesperson Venera Azizi announced the program of activities to be held on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Ohrid Framework Agreement. The anniversary will be commemorated under the motto “25 Years and Beyond.”

According to Azizi, the occasion will serve to assess the achievements of a quarter-century, while also opening discussions about the country’s future, opportunities for young people, and the process of integration into the European Union.

“Why beyond? Because we will begin to look at what awaits us beyond the 25 years since the signing of the Ohrid Agreement. We will look at what the future will hold for our children and our youth, and what path we will chart toward the European Union,” Azizi said.

The program includes three panels featuring prominent political figures from the country and from outside North Macedonia. The discussions will address issues related to the European Union, cohesion, local governance, decentralization, sustainable peace, and the Ohrid Agreement.

Another part of the program will be the main event organized by the Ministry for Inter-Community Relations, headed by Minister Agon Ferati, in cooperation with the Government. The event will take place at the Stone Bridge in Skopje and will include performances, cultural and artistic activities, and formal speeches. Members of the diplomatic corps are also expected to attend.

“Through these panels, we will seek to identify all the points that will give us a vision of what awaits us over the next 25 years, while also reflecting on the past and what we have accomplished during these 25 years,” the Government spokesperson said.

A ceremonial session at the Government of North Macedonia is also planned as part of the anniversary activities. The session will be chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister Bekim Sali.