26/10/2023
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Invest North Macedonia participated with a stand in the Suppliers Balkan Expo – SUBEX

The Agency for Foreign Investments and Export Promotion participated with a stand in the two-day business activity Suppliers Balkan Expo – SUBEX organized by AHK Nordmazedonien which was held on October 25 and 26.
At the Invest North Macedonia stand, products from three Macedonian companies from the food and chemical industry were presented, while the interested companies – participants of the event from the country and abroad were presented the investment and export potential of North Macedonia.
The purpose of this business event is to connect local supplier companies from the metal, electrical, IT, textile, wood and food industries from North Macedonia with purchasing companies from Germany, Romania, Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, Belgium and Austria.
Within the event, 7 panel discussions, more than 250 B2B meetings, a fair for exhibiting companies and a fair for career development and employment were held.
25/10/2023
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Invest North Macedonia at the world’s largest fair for safety and health at work in Dusseldorf, Germany

Starting on October 24th , Invest North Macedonia is participating in the A+A International Fair for the textile industry, held biennially in Dusseldorf, Germany.
A+A is the world’s premier event for workplace safety and health, attracting a diverse array of international exhibitors and visitors, highlighting the global significance of this field. The primary themes of the fair encompass workplace safety, health protection, fire protection, disaster management, and corporate fashion.
Four domestic companies – Albatros, Eurojeans, Eurosolid and Zlatex specializing in workwear, corporate attire, and protective clothing are part of the national exhibition.
This participation is made possible with the support of USAID EDGE (Economic Development, Governance, and Enterprise Growth) and the Textile Trade Association – Textile Cluster of North Macedonia. Additionally, it is backed by the Swiss export support program SIPPO, which provides training for the fair preparation.
On the opening day of the fair, the Agency’s director, Gazmend Abdija, held significant meetings with German businesses, as well as key associations and chambers attending the event. The national stand attracted numerous interested companies seeking future collaboration with Macedonian enterprises.
During the fair, a meeting was held with Abdilxhemil Saiti, the economic counsellor of the Republic of North Macedonia for Germany and Austria. They agreed on the importance of a business visit to Munich, the primary business hub in Germany. The purpose of the visit by a Macedonian companies is to facilitate networking and direct meetings with member companies of Munich’s chambers of commerce, as well as a visit to the textile industry fair, Munich Fabric Start.
The national stand will remain open until October 27th, coinciding with the end of the fair, with the aim of fostering new business partnerships between Macedonian and German companies. The Agency remains dedicated to providing continuous support to the textile industry.
20/10/2023
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Director Gazmend Abdija held working meetings in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Within the framework of the World Investment Forum, the Director Gazmend Abdija, along with the economic counsellor Bekri Ajdini, conducted a productive working meeting with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and ADQ.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) is an organization dedicated to stimulating economic growth by empowering private sector, encouraging innovation and strengthening competitiveness in Abu Dhabi. ADQ is an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company mandated to accelerated the transformation of the Emirates into a knowledge-based economy.
During this meetings, various areas of collaboration between companies from Abu Dhabi and North Macedonia were identified. It was concluded that there is significant potential for enhancing economic cooperation, with a specific focus on agribusiness and food processing, energy sector, and tourism sector. In this context, there was also an emphasis on the need to establish a direct airline route from North Macedonia to Abu Dhabi.
20/10/2023
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Invest North Macedonia at the 8th World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Invest North Macedonia participated with its booth at the 8th World Investment Forum held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from October 16 to 20.The forum brought together more than 8,000 participants from across the globe, hosting over 130 events, with the presence of ministers, managers, and business community representatives, alongside investment agencies from various countries.

 

During the event, Mr. Gazmend Abdija, the Director of Invest North Macedonia, held a productive working meeting with the Ambassador of North Macedonia in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, HE Abdulkadar Memedi, and the economic counsellor from the Embassy in Abu Dhabu, Bekri Ajdini.

Throughout the forum, Macedonian investment potentials and opportunities were showcased in multiple meetings and presentations. There were also discussions with representatives from various international investment agencies to share experiences, best practices, and explore potential areas for cooperation and the building of new partnerships.

 

 

 

25/09/2023
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Polish-Macedonian B2B meetings

Today, in the premises of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of North Macedonia, an event dedicated to the promotion of business cooperation between North Macedonia and Poland was held.

The organizers of this event were the Agency for Foreign Investments and Export Promotion and the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of North Macedonia, together with our partners – the Polish Investments and Trade Agency, and with the support of a USAID donor project.

The interest in networking the chambers of commerce of the two countries is huge. At a business conference, more than 12 companies from Poland in the field of energy, infrastructure, packaging, and waste management had the opportunity to network with 25 domestic companies.

At today’s event, the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce of North Macedonia, Mr. Antoni Peshev, the Ambassador of Poland in North Macedonia, Mr. Krzysztof Grzelczyk, USAID  country representative for the Republic of  North Macedonia, Mrs. Jeri Dible, the director of Invest North Macedonia, Mr. Gazmend Abdija, and the vice-president of the Lower Silesian Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Mariusz Žebrovski, addressed the attendees.

After the end of the official part of the event, B2B meetings followed, and in the third part, all the companies participating in the event individually made presentations of their companies.

After bilateral business meetings as the first event and part of the three-day visit, the delegation will continue in TIRZ and Ohrid.

 

 

 

22/09/2023
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Macedonian-Czech Business Forum

The Agency for Foreign Investments and Export Promotion  in cooperation with the Macedonian Trade Association in the Czech Republic (Czech Macedonian Association of Commerce), yesterday, September 21, 2023, in Prague, Czech Republic, started the two-day business conference on the topic: ” Investment opportunities and WBIF grant process, networking and B2B meetings between Macedonian and Czech companies from the sectors of energy, automotive industry, agribusiness, wine industry and construction”.

The purpose of this two-day conference is to encourage economic cooperation between the Republic of North Macedonia and the Czech Republic, to facilitate the possibility of concluding new partnerships between Macedonian and Czech companies, as well as to encourage companies from the Czech Republic and the region to invest in our country.

The conference is an ideal platform for the present domestic companies to find new business development ways and strengthen ties with companies from the Czech Republic and the region.

At this conference, the director of Invest North Macedonia, Gazmend Abdija, gave a speech and support to the companies participating in the event. After the end of the official part of the conference, the attendees had the opportunity to taste Macedonian wine and food and meet with companies from both countries.

Today, a large number of B2B meetings between companies from Macedonia and the Czech Republic are expected, which we hope will result in successful future cooperation.