Antonio Milošoski (born January 29, 1976) is a

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politician, former

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of the

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from 2006 to 2011 and a member of

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Early life and education

In 1999, Milošoski graduated from the Faculty of Law of Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. In 2002, he did his postgraduate studies at the

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, and received his Master on European Integration. He commands four foreign languages —

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and

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Career

He became foreign minister on 28 August 2006 (replacing

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). He serves as the Head of the

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Election Observation Mission for

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.OSCE press release

References

External links

Biography of Antonio Milošoski; web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia
1976 births Living people People from Tetovo University of Bonn alumni Foreign ministers of North Macedonia Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje alumni VMRO-DPMNE politicians {{NorthMacedonia-politician-stub