The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) met on 19 September 2023 to sign a bilateral privileges and immunities agreement that will grant GCF privileges and immunities in line with those of other international organisations. The two parties also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for North Macedonia to host a GCF regional dialogue in 2024.  

The granting of privileges and immunities will further facilitate the implementation of GCF-funded projects, especially projects involving GCF direct investments, and will ease other joint activities and cooperation. 

The signings took place at the Permanent Mission of North Macedonia in New York City on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.  

In attendance from the Government of North Macedonia were H.E. Mr. Fatmir Bytyqi, Deputy Prime Minister in Charge of Economic Affairs; Mr. Bujar Osmani, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Metodija Dimovski, General Secretary; Mr. Miliam Ameti, Chief of Cabinet of the Deputy Prime Minister in Charge of Economic Affairs; and Ms.  Sandra Andovska, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister in Charge of Economic Affairs.

The privileges and immunities agreement was signed by Mr. Osmani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Mafalda Duarte, GCF Executive Director while the MOU was signed by Mr. Bytyqi, Deputy Prime Minister in Charge of Economic Affairs and Ms. Duarte.  Ms. Duarte thanked the Government of North Macedonia for its cooperation and support of GCF.