The United States Ambassador to North Macedonia, Angela Aggeler, and the Ambassador to Montenegro, Karen Reinke, have completed their mandates, leaving behind a legacy of strong cooperation and partnership between the two countries and the United States.
Both ambassadors, appointed by the Biden administration, completed their mandates, following the Trump administration's decision.
During her farewell meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia, Timco Mucunski, Ambassador Aggeler emphasized the importance of the country's role as a reliable partner in advancing economic relations, increasing defense spending, and cooperating on shared priorities.
"During her farewell meeting with Minister Timco Mucunski, Ambassador Aggeler thanked the Minister for his close cooperation and continued support throughout her mandate. She emphasized North Macedonia's role as a reliable partner in advancing our economic relations, increasing defense spending, and cooperating on shared priorities," the US Embassy in Skopje said in a post.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Reinke held farewell meetings with senior Montenegrin leaders, including President Jakov Milatović and Deputy Prime Ministers Ervin Ibrahimović, Filip Ivanović, and Nik Gjelošajn. She highlighted the close partnership between the two countries and the United States during her tenure.
"Ambassador Reinke held farewell meetings with President Jakov Milatović and Deputy Prime Ministers Ervin Ibrahimović, Filip Ivanović, and Nik Gjeloshaj, as she concludes her mandate in Montenegro, emphasizing the strong partnership between the United States and Montenegro," the US embassy in Podgorica said in a post.