Radmila Shekerinska Appointed NATO Deputy Secretary General (nato.int)

• First woman and longest-serving Defence Minister of North Macedonia since independence.
• Led North Macedonia's full military integration into NATO in under 19 months.
• Champion of gender equality and consensus-building in defense policy.

"Radmila Shekerinska, former Defence Minister of North Macedonia, assumed the role of NATO Deputy Secretary General on 2 December 2024. She played a key role in preparing her country for NATO membership, overseeing military reforms and increasing contributions to NATO missions. She is a strong advocate for gender balance and transatlantic relations."