The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia reported that Governor Trajko Slaveski, following his recent appointment, held his first working meeting with Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska, aligning on macroeconomic stability as a priority to be maintained and further strengthened through well-coordinated policies. The discussion covered current economic challenges and ways to deepen inter-institutional coordination to support sustainable policymaking in the interest of citizens and businesses. Emphasis was also placed on a coordinated approach across all domestic financial regulators to enable further development of a stable, competitive and inclusive financial system that is resilient to external shocks and supports long-term economic progress. Both sides expressed readiness for ongoing institutional communication and cooperation to address current and future economic challenges.