On 6 September 2024, the Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of North Macedonia, H.E. Michalis Rokas, handed over his letters of credence to the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, H.E Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova.

Ambassador Rokas said he was honoured to be in North Macedonia to represent the European Union.  He vowed throughout his term to work with the institutions, political forces and all actors and sectors of society across the country. The President and Ambassador Rokas exchanged views regarding North Macedonia’s EU integration process, the progress the country has made, the opportunities for the country under the Growth Plan, as well as the future reforms and challenges ahead. Ambassador Rokas expressed his determination to support the process of reforms that would have a positive impact on the lives of all citizens.

“My mandate is to help North Macedonia to move forward, and make tangible steps on the path towards our mutual and unwavering commitment of membership in the European Union”,  stated Ambassador Rokas.

On 5 September 2024, Ambassador Rokas presented a copy of his letters of credence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Timcho Mucunski. Foreign Minister Mucunski welcomed Ambassador Rokas, stating that his mission begins at a crucial times for country’s European future and expressed confidence that with strong mutual commitment significant progress will be made towards strengthening the partnership and achieving EU membership.