On August 31st, 2023, the HOTO ceremony for the SEDM-CC and PMSC Chairmanship and SEEBRIG Command was held in Kumanovo, the Republic of North Macedonia. In this context, Bucharest took over the SEDM Chairmanship from Sophia, while Greece handed over the command to Albania.

The ceremony, held in the presence of high representatives of the SEDM nations, international organizations, as well as ambassadors and local authorities, has also marked the 24th anniversary of the SEEBRIG.