Austria’s General Director for Public Security, Franz Ruf, met North Macedonia’s police chief, Aleksander Janev, on 12 and 13 October 2026. The talks in North Macedonia focused on cooperation against organised crime, extremism and terrorism, and on expanding security-related data exchange between the two states. The Austrian Interior Ministry said the meetings were centered on strengthening cross-border security coordination, with particular emphasis on sharing information to support enforcement efforts. No arrests, charges or court outcomes were reported in connection with the visit, and the statement provided no further procedural details beyond the planned security cooperation.