This document discusses cooperation in higher education quality assurance. It notes that while there are existing national and international quality assurance bodies, more cooperation is still needed to build mutual trust. The document outlines several regional cooperation initiatives in the Western Balkans and benefits of cooperation agreements. It also raises issues with increasing public distrust in higher education and impact of university rankings. The speaker from Macedonia supports regional cooperation and notes Macedonia's involvement in existing initiatives. Challenges are discussed like balancing regional cooperation with excellence and modernizing university governance. The document advocates for more empirical evaluation of quality assurance and recognition of qualifications to strengthen credibility.