The central event marking Army Day (18 August) was held at Jane Sandanski Barracks in Stip.
In her address, the President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, stated that the Army was a pillar of peace and stability.
“Today, over 180 Army members, under the Macedonian flag, are involved in peacekeeping missions and operations”, she stated.
The President also talked about the EU road, that is, she stated that the blockade of integration processes, including North Macedonia’s, was taking on the dimension and character of a serious security risk for the Western Balkans region, but also for the EU.
Defence Minister Vlado Misajlovski stressed that there were investments in, as well as equipping and modernisation of, the country’s defence, while the Chief of the Army’s General Staff, Major General Sasko Lafciski, described the Army as a symbol of excellence and professionalism, in addition to highlighting its high rating among citizens.