US Ambassador to Macedonia Kate Byrnes heaped praise on the Zaev Government during the Economist conference in Skopje today, saying that Macedonia is a model how countries should function.

She announced that Secretary Mike Pompeo, who comes for a visit to Macedonia later this week will bring a message that Macedonia has accomplished much, given its near certain NATO membership and the “brave steps” it undertook with Greece which should serve as example for other countries in the region.

The Ambassador acknowledged that there is more to be done in the rule of law and fighting corruption, creating stable democratic institutions, but assured Macedonians that the US will continue to be present in these instances.