Skopje, 10 August 2023 (MIA) – Corruption continues to be one of, if not the biggest challenges facing this country. It was when I was here before, but frankly, it has also been a systemic problem since independence 31 years ago. So, one cannot blame one particular Government or institution, said the United States Ambassador to North Macedonia, Angela Aggeler, in an interview for Kanal 5 TV on Thursday.

“It is the responsibility of the judiciary and every government and, frankly, of the citizens, because corruption does not happen by itself. I can’t be corrupt all by myself. It requires decisions and choices by individuals, and by citizens and officials. So, I hope very much that there’s a real change,” stressed Aggeler.

The Ambassador added that she believes the European integration process addresses those very issues and would be an enormous help.

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