On North Macedonia Presidential Elections

Stevo Pendarovski, left, a presidential candidate of the ruling coalition led by the Social-democrats, celebrates his victory in the presidential election with the Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, right, in Skopje, North Macedonia, late Sunday, May 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)

On North Macedonia Presidential Elections

As delivered by Chargé D’Affaires Gregory Macris
to the Permanent Council, Vienna
May 9, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The United States congratulates President-elect Stevo Pendarovski on his victory in North Macedonia’s presidential elections. We commend the citizens of North Macedonia who exercised their right to vote. The elections were peaceful and competitive, and the outcome represented the will of the people. We welcome the OSCE’s preliminary report on the elections.

The United States is a strong partner of North Macedonia. We look forward to working with President-elect Pendarovski, the government, and all political parties, as North Macedonia prepares to become the 30th member of the NATO Alliance and advances its future in the EU.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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