Macedonian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade TimchoMucunski announced that intensive work is being done to fill the vacant positions in diplomatic and consular missions. At one of the past government sessions, a larger group of candidates for new ambassadors and consuls general was already reviewed, for which the appropriate consents, i.e. agreements from the countries where they are to be sent, are currently being awaited.
Although the procedure is ongoing, Mucunskisaid that the names of the candidates cannot yet be made public due to the classified nature of the procedure. He noted that in cities where the terms of the previous heads have ended, diplomatic activities are led by acting heads, who are selected from among the most experienced employees in the Ministry.
As a key feature of this process, the Minister pointed out the fact that over 60 percent of the new candidates are career diplomats with over two decades of experience in the department. According to him, this approach is in line with the efforts to professionalize the Macedonian diplomatic network and fully implement the legal amendments on foreign affairs.
