- President Droupadi Murmu has reaffirmed the strong and friendly relationship between India and North Macedonia, describing it as a partnership built on shared democratic values, mutual respect, and growing cooperation across multiple sectors.
- Addressing the media in Skopje after holding delegation-level talks with North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, President Murmu announced that India will double the number of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) training slots available to North Macedonia.
- The expanded programme will include advanced courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI), reflecting India’s commitment to strengthening digital and technological cooperation.
Focus on Trade, Investment, and Technology:
During the discussions, both leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exchanged views on important regional and global developments.
The two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in several priority sectors, including:
- Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled services
- Agriculture and food processing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textiles
- Biotechnology
- Tourism and hospitality
- Film production and creative industries
President Murmu also highlighted that the India–North Macedonia Business Forum will serve as an important platform to encourage greater trade, investment, and business partnerships between the two nations.
Support for India’s Global Initiatives
President Murmu welcomed North Macedonia’s intention to join several India-led global initiatives, including:
- International Solar Alliance (ISA)
- Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
- Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)
She said North Macedonia’s participation in these initiatives would further strengthen cooperation on sustainable development, clean energy, and climate resilience.
Trade Relations Expected to Grow:
Officials from both countries expressed confidence that stronger institutional cooperation and regular dialogue would help increase bilateral trade volumes over the coming years.
Businesses in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, information technology, renewable energy, agriculture, and infrastructure are expected to benefit from the enhanced partnership.
Strategic Importance:
The cooperation reflects India’s broader strategy of deepening engagement with European countries while diversifying global trade partnerships.
For North Macedonia, stronger ties with India offer opportunities in investment, technology transfer, education, and expanding market access.
Conclusion:
The latest agreement marks another significant milestone in India–North Macedonia relations. By focusing on trade, technology, investment, and sustainable development, both nations aim to create long-term economic opportunities and strengthen diplomatic cooperation.