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A resolution congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.
Congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.
Summary
This Senate resolution commemorates the 34th anniversary of North Macedonia's independence on September 8, 2025, and the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States established in 1995. The resolution recognizes North Macedonia as a NATO member since 2020 and acknowledges its support for Ukraine through humanitarian aid and military equipment, as well as its alignment with United States and European Union positions on security and foreign policy. It honors partnerships between the United States and North Macedonia, including the State of Vermont's cooperation with North Macedonia through the National Guard State Partnership Program. The resolution expresses the Senate's recognition of North Macedonia's commitment to democracy, Euro-Atlantic integration, and the resolution of its naming dispute with Greece. The resolution extends best wishes for continued cooperation and friendship between the two countries.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
3 cosponsors
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE)
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH)
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Peter Welch’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $8,600
- THE OLD MOUNTAIN COMPANY, INC. $3,300
- WEST FRONT STRATEGIES $2,500
- UCAR $2,300
- MINILEC SERVICE $2,000
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Actions (5)
- Nov 4, 2025 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7905; text: CR 9/17/2025 S6698) · senate
- Nov 4, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Nov 4, 2025 Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. · senate
- Sep 17, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
- Sep 17, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 17 (legislative day, September 16), 2025
Mr. Welch (for himself, Mr. Tillis, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Ricketts) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.
Whereas the Republic of North Macedonia peacefully asserted and achieved independent statehood on September 8, 1991, and has since become a secure, democratic, and prosperous country and a key United States ally and strategic partner in the Western Balkans; Whereas North Macedonia affirmed its commitment to joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1993, adopted major defense reforms, built a modern, professional defense force, and became the 30th NATO alliance member on March 27, 2020; Whereas, in 1993, the State of Vermont and North Macedonia established a partnership under the National Guard State Partnership Program; Whereas, in 1995, the United States and North Macedonia established full diplomatic relations; Whereas, in 2008, the United States signed a Declaration of Strategic Partnership and Cooperation with North Macedonia; Whereas, in June 2022, North Macedonia held a strategic dialogue with the United States, marking a significant bilateral milestone and step toward implementation of the Declaration of Strategic Partnership and Cooperation; Whereas, on May 29, 2025, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timco Mucunski, commended the strong relationship between the two countries, and highlighted mutual interests in regional stability, economic cooperation, and NATO; Whereas North Macedonia has demonstrated its importance to the European Union and the United States as a security partner and NATO ally, providing Ukraine with humanitarian aid and considerable military equipment, voting in favor of United Nations Security Council and General Assembly resolutions against Russian aggression, and adopting all European Union sanctions on the Russian Federation; Whereas the resolution of the naming dispute between Greece and North Macedonia paved the way for North Macedonia’s NATO membership and candidacy for membership in the European Union; Whereas the Government of North Macedonia has demonstrated its commitment to Euro-Atlantic integration through alignment with the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union; and Whereas September 8, 2025, marks the 34th anniversary of the independence of North Macedonia, a moment to reflect on the country’s achievements in establishing and maintaining a resilient democracy in the service of the freedom and prosperity of the people of North Macedonia: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) extends congratulations and best wishes to the people of North Macedonia as they celebrate the 34th anniversary of their independence;
(2) honors the bond of friendship between the United States and North Macedonia and the shared values of freedom, democracy, and good governance;
(3) recognizes the cooperation between the State of Vermont and North Macedonia and the partnership between the Vermont National Guard and the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia;
(4) appreciates North Macedonia’s continued commitment to the Prespa Agreement;
(5) honors five years of shared security, collective defense, and joint military alliance with North Macedonia as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization;
(6) appreciates North Macedonia’s active role in fostering peace and stability in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans and advancing democratic reforms and Euro-Atlantic integration, and its alignment with positions of the European Union and the United States on security and foreign policy; and
(7) looks toward many more decades of shared prosperity, peace, cooperation, and friendship. <all>
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