Invest North Macedonia actively participated in the North Macedonia – Kazakhstan Business Forum held in Skopje, bringing together representatives from institutions and business communities of North Macedonia and Kazakhstan. The event served as an important platform for enhancing economic cooperation and opening new perspectives for investment and trade.
The forum was officially opened by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, Zoran Dimitrovski, and the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliyev. In their remarks, they emphasized the importance of deepening economic relations, increasing trade exchange, and creating stable conditions for long-term cooperation.
As part of the forum, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Invest North Macedonia and QazTrade by the Director, Refik Džemaili. This document establishes a solid institutional framework for promoting investments and exports through the exchange of economic information, best practices, and joint activities aimed at facilitating companies’ access to new markets.
Additionally, an Agreement for the establishment of a Business Council was signed between the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia and the International Chamber of Commerce of Kazakhstan. This initiative opens new channels for direct communication between companies and creates conditions for developing long-term and sustainable business partnerships.
During the forum, State Advisor Igor Velevski presented the investment and export potential of North Macedonia, highlighting key competitive advantages such as a favorable business climate, strategic geographic location, access to regional and international markets, as well as a comprehensive package of measures and support for foreign investors.
The forum also featured a dynamic segment of bilateral business meetings, where companies from North Macedonia and Kazakhstan had the opportunity to establish direct contacts and explore concrete cooperation opportunities. Particular interest was shown in sectors such as industry, agribusiness, energy, and infrastructure, indicating a broad potential for joint investments.
This business forum once again confirmed the strong potential for deepening economic relations between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan, laying the groundwork for future concrete projects and investment initiatives.Invest North Macedonia remains committed to attracting new investments, supporting export-oriented companies, and creating conditions for sustainable economic growth and development.
