On September 29, 2026, Ambassador Artemis Malo held a courtesy meeting with Mr. Jovica Palashevski, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia, on the sidelines of the Conference on the Return of Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War, held in Toronto.

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the excellent relations between Albania and North Macedonia, as well as their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation.

The two representatives also exchanged views on their countries’ shared European path and emphasized the importance of continued coordination in advancing stability, security, and cooperation in the region.