This event is part of the Future Proofing Europe Project which is kindly sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

In his address to the IIEA, Bekim Sali, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of European Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia, will discuss the 25th Anniversary of the Ohrid Framework Agreement and its role in peacebuilding across the region. 

Bekim Sali serves as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of European Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia. In this capacity, he contributes to advancing the country’s European integration agenda, strengthening institutional coordination, and fostering cooperation with European institutions and international partners. His previous public service includes serving as Minister of Health from 2022 to 2023 and as a Member of Parliament from 2024 to 2025. He has a professional background in healthcare and dentistry and holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje.

In his current role, he works to advance North Macedonia’s EU accession process and support the reforms necessary for the country’s progress towards European Union membership.