The Director of the Agency as an Honorary speaker on the “Day of Foreign Direct Investments at the Think Global Conference

Dejan Pavleski, Director of the Agency, today was an Honorary speaker, on the first day of “THE THINK GLOBAL CONFERENCE 2021” of the International Trade Council, FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT DAY. His online presentation title was “Investment and Trade Opportunities” of the country.

In addition to the presentation of the Director for the entire duration of the event, Invest North Macedonia will be present with a virtual booth with opportunities for presentations and meetings in real time, online. Numerous of our domestic, export-oriented companies will also be present and presented.

The Think Global Conference is the largest event in the world for export-oriented companies. With 23,000 C-level participants from 79 countries, this forum is an educational and networking platform where participants can learn about new trends, exchange ideas, tackle the challenges they face and the opportunity to potentially meet. with their next investor, supplier or customer. The Global Conference is attended by companies of all sizes – from Fortune 500 companies and medium-sized companies to small businesses and startups.

For more information please visit the following link: https://thinkglobalconference.org/?fbclid=IwAR1taKvRzMyRKXfLxtvtDTyRPcsICv3yZUT2OwIiLMoXWKEirTTXhMtjW0

Nick’s Balkans announced new brownfield investment

The positive experience of working here and the availability of a skilled workforce is the reason why they decided to expand their business here.

Nick’s Balkans, part of the Swedish brand Nick’s, announced the expansion of their production plant in Bitola, and new brownfield investment in R&D. The investment is worth of €4M, which will create 150 new jobs. It is planned to be realized and to start working by the end of the year.

Nick’s Balkans is present in North Macedonia with production of healthy sweet products since 2017, where the entire production is intended for export. The existing production capacity in Bitola has 60 employees and is a beneficiary of the Government “Financial Support Program”.

Invest North Macedonia continues to maintain contacts and take care for investors in order to achieve mutual benefit, growth and development of companies as well as of the Macedonian economy.

For more information about company, please visit link: https://nicks.se

UNCTAD: Investment Policy Monitor report, 2020

According to the UNCTAD latest Investment Policy Monitor, starting from May to December 2020, 15 countries signed International Investment Agreement (IIA).

The North Macedonia – United Kingdom Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement was signed on 3^rd of December 2020. The Agreement provides a framework for closer political dialogue and increased cooperation on important issues such as the environment, education, and human rights. By signing the Agreement, the UK has reaffirmed its commitment to a close relationship with North Macedonia and to playing a continued positive role in the region.

Get the full report: http://bit.ly/3jwbQ3g

Protection of industrial property rights for greater competitiveness in export markets

The Director of Invest North Macedonia, Dejan Pavleski had a meeting with the Director of the State Office of Industrial Property, Goran Gerasimovski.
They discussed about protection of industrial property rights, one of the most important factors for companies that take into account if they want to invest in a foreign country.
Guided by this, international companies analyze in detail the regulations and conditions for investing in a country. In that direction, in their export strategy, the companies should include industrial property, which increases the competitiveness in the export markets. This is extremely important for domestic companies with export potential because the protection of industrial property is one of the most important elements for the successful functioning of the single European market.
The protection of industrial property, trademark or industrial design enables a favorable market position and loyal customers for their own products and services in foreign markets.

Statistically, countries with strong systems for the protection of industrial property rights attract more foreign investment compared to countries without existing protection regulations. Our country in this area is harmonized with international standards for protection of industrial property rights, providing effective legal protection to companies operating in the country.

Signed Memorandum for Understanding, Investment and Trade Cooperation with the Greek Investment and Trade Agency

Cooperation with the Greek Investment and Trade Agency will be achieved through maintaining frequent and regular contacts between the two agencies for joint exchange of economic and business information which would be provided through the exchange of business delegations, organization of trade missions, seminars, fairs and business forums.

In order to establish a practical framework for cooperation between the two agencies to promote investment and trade relations, a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of investment and foreign trade was signed today in Athens between Invest North Macedonia and ENTERPRISE GREECE, Official Investment and Trade Agency of the Hellenic Republic. In order to comply with the COVID protocols, the memorandum was signed at the level of foreign ministers of the two countries during the official visit of Minister Bujar Osmani to Greece.

The two parties will exchange information on trade policies, rules, regulations, procedures, subsidies and updates of statistical and business data on a regular basis which will be achieved through the exchange of publications, magazines and directories, as well as through joint research activities to facilitate mutual trade and joint projects.

The cooperation, as stated in the Memorandum of Understanding on investment and trade cooperation, will be achieved through maintaining frequent and regular contacts between the two countries for joint exchange of economic and business information that is not confidential while supporting technical expertise, knowledge and opportunities. for training. The same would be achieved through research of business opportunities in both countries, organizing mutual visits for business cooperation, conferences, round tables, business trips to promote investment and trade opportunities in each country and other activities.

The organization of trade promotion activities would be ensured through the exchange of business delegates or trade missions, seminars, fairs and visits of experts to identify business potential and business opportunities.

Each party shall also assist the other party in organizing combined events related to business activities, merger and networking services in both countries and in a third country, which shall be mutually agreed upon.

The Memorandum of Understanding enters into force on the day of its signing and will be valid for a period of three years.

Invest North Macedonia supporting growth in domestic companies

Soko Gorica Skopje is a family company with a long tradition in the production of fruit drinks, dating back to 1994. Production capacity of over 10 000 pieces / h. Holds ISO 22000 quality system certification and IFS implementation phase.

As recipients of financial aid from the Government in terms of capital investments growth and  competitiveness, today was visited by the Director of the Agency for Foreign Investments and Export Promotion, Dejan Pavleski.

This visit was important for both parties for continuous  and improved cooperation  and support for innovative and new solutions that will increase production and thus the over all export of the country. In 2018, Soko Gorica signed an agreement for granting financial support with the Government for 5 (five) years for  justified investment costs. 

This support was a boost of the company which in fact is export-oriented and more than 95% of the products are placed on the markets in over 30 different countries, worldwide and employs 60 people who are dedicated  to the production and sale of more than 30 million juices per year.