Archive · 21 Jul 2026
India and North Macedonia Strengthen Economic Cooperation
India and North Macedonia have agreed to strengthen their economic cooperation.
President Droupadi Murmu of India and President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of North Macedonia discussed ways to boost trade, investment, and business collaboration.
They also talked about cooperating in areas like agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, tourism, and film making.
Both leaders highlighted the importance of cultural exchange and people-to-people ties.
India invited North Macedonia to join international initiatives like the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuel Alliance.
The leaders expressed confidence that this visit will open a new chapter in their bilateral relations.
India and North Macedonia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation during President Murmu's visit.
Key sectors for cooperation include IT, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, tourism, and film making.
Both nations aim to double their bilateral trade.
Cultural exchange and people-to-people ties were highlighted as important aspects of their relationship.
India invited North Macedonia to join international initiatives like the International Solar Alliance.
- Who
- Presidents Droupadi Murmu (India) and Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova (North Macedonia)
- What
- Agreement to strengthen economic cooperation and cultural exchange.
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Skopje, North Macedonia
- Why
- To enhance bilateral relations and explore mutual benefits in trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
India's Perspective
North Macedonia's Perspective
Economic Cooperation
India's Perspective
India emphasizes strengthening trade, investment, and business-to-business collaboration.
North Macedonia's Perspective
North Macedonia highlights the potential for economic partnership to match political relations.
Cultural Exchange
India's Perspective
India values cultural and people-to-people ties, especially in creative industries.
North Macedonia's Perspective
North Macedonia appreciates India's rich civilizational heritage and cultural contributions.
- Presidents Involved
- Droupadi Murmu (India), Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova (North Macedonia)
- Diplomatic Relations
- Established, with this being the first presidential visit from India.
- Key Sectors for Cooperation
- IT, agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, tourism, hospitality, film making
- International Initiatives
- International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuel Alliance
- Bilateral Trade Goal
- Agreed to double bilateral trade.
