This resolution extends congratulations and best wishes to the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence, which occurred on September 8, 1991. It also celebrates the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and North Macedonia, established in 1995. The resolution honors the enduring bond of friendship between the two nations, emphasizing their shared values of freedom, democracy, and good governance. The Senate recognizes North Macedonia as a secure, democratic, and prosperous country, highlighting its status as a key United States ally and strategic partner in the Western Balkans. It appreciates North Macedonia's active role in fostering peace and stability in Eastern Europe, its commitment to the Prespa Agreement, and its alignment with European Union and United States positions on security and foreign policy. The resolution also acknowledges the long-standing partnership between the State of Vermont and North Macedonia under the National Guard State Partnership Program, and honors North Macedonia's five years as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), contributing to collective defense and joint military alliance.