Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Elisa Spiropali began an official visit to Skopje, North Macedonia. This morning, Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski welcomed her at the ministry.

During their meeting, the two ministers shared a common vision for European Union integration. They also expressed determination to move forward together on this path.

Spiropali said that Albania, North Macedonia, Italy, Bulgaria, and Romania will work closely on the strategic Corridor VIII project. She explained that the first Corridor VIII Forum will take place in Tirana in February 2026.

According to Spiropali, the event will strengthen five-party cooperation and support Euro-Atlantic security. It will also promote sustainable economic growth across the region and beyond.

Mucunski stressed that deeper ties between Albania and North Macedonia, both NATO allies, will help advance regional progress.

Later today, Spiropali will meet North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, and Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi.