Archive · 22 Jul 2026
President Murmu Unveils Gandhi Bust in North Macedonia
President Droupadi Murmu from India visited North Macedonia.
She unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at a museum in Skopje.
She said this statue will remind people of Gandhi's message of peace and non-violence.
She also visited the memorial of Mother Teresa, who was born in Skopje.
This is the first time an Indian president has visited North Macedonia.
The presidents of both countries hope this will make their countries even better friends.
President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Skopje Museum in North Macedonia.
The bust symbolizes the friendship between India and North Macedonia and their commitment to peace, tolerance, and humanity.
Murmu emphasized Gandhi's message of truth and non-violence as powerful tools for justice and freedom.
This is the first visit by an Indian head of state to North Macedonia.
Murmu also visited the Memorial of Mother Teresa, who was born in Skopje.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu and President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova
- What
- Unveiling of a bust of Mahatma Gandhi
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Skopje Museum, North Macedonia
- Why
- To symbolize friendship and commitment to peace, tolerance, and humanity
Symbol of Peace and Friendship
Cultural Diplomacy
Purpose of the Bust
Symbol of Peace and Friendship
The bust symbolizes peace, tolerance, and humanity, reinforcing the friendship between India and North Macedonia.
Cultural Diplomacy
The unveiling is a significant cultural diplomacy effort, strengthening ties between the two nations.
- Event
- Unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi bust
- Location
- Skopje Museum, North Macedonia
- Participants
- President Droupadi Murmu and President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova
- Significance
- First visit by an Indian head of state to North Macedonia
- Message
- Gandhi's message of peace and non-violence
- Other Visit
- Memorial of Mother Teresa