On 6th September 2026, the Secretary General of Vienna Economic Forum (VEF), Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva, received Ms. Hilda Kolevska, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia, at the premises of Vienna Economic Forum on the occasion of the conclusion of her longstanding diplomatic assignment in Vienna.

During the farewell meeting, the long-standing and fruitful cooperation between the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia and Vienna Economic Forum (VEF) was highlighted. Ms. Kolevska’s excellent performance and personal commitment to deepening economic cooperation between the Republic of North Macedonia and Austria and with all other the VEF Member Countries were particularly recognised.

The conversation also focused on the forthcoming 23rd Vienna Economic Forum – Vienna Future Dialogue 2026, taking place on 16 November 2026 in Vienna under the Patronage of H.E. Dr. Christian Stocker, Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria and Patron of Vienna Economic Forum, and on the continued active participation of North Macedonia in Vienna Economic Forum.

On behalf of the Board of Vienna Economic Forum, Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva presented Ms. Hilda Kolevska with the “Certificate of Honour and Appreciation of Vienna Economic Forum” in recognition of her outstanding achievements and commitment to deepening economic cooperation between the VEF Member Countries.

Vienna Economic Forum wishes Ms. Hilda Kolevska all the best for the future and expresses its sincere appreciation for her valuable contribution to the long-standing and fruitful cooperation with Vienna Economic Forum.