The Chief of Staff of the Army of North Macedonia, Major General Sashko Lafchiski, attended NATO’s Military Committee in Brussels, joining Chiefs of Defense from 32 member states and partners.
Lafchiski took part in discussions on security challenges, interoperability, and cooperation with partners. He emphasized Macedonia’s role in regional stability through missions in Kosovo (KFOR), Bosnia (EU ALTHEA), and NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Bulgaria and Romania.
He also announced the upcoming national exercise “Flash 26”, focused on NATO capability goals, alongside continued modernization of the Army.
On the sidelines, Lafchiski met Hungary’s Chief of Defense Gabor Berendi to discuss deeper cooperation and joint training, and visited Macedonian troops stationed at NATO HQ in Brussels.