Hoyt Brian Yee met with the Attorney General Marko Zrlevski

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The Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, Hoyt Brian Yee, met with the Attorney General of the Republic of Macedonia, Marko Zvrlevski.

The meeting focused on combating terrorism and sanctioning participation in foreign armies, as well as the Public Prosecutor of the Republic of Macedonia’s readiness to deal with electoral crimes.

In addition, they exchanged views on cooperation between the institutions, including the relations between the Public Prosecutor of the Republic of Macedonia and the Public Prosecution for offenses connected with the content from the illegal interception of communications.

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