From 24 to 28 November, Invest North Macedonia successfully conducted a targeted investment outreach campaign in Vienna, Austria, with the support of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). The mission aimed to strengthen economic cooperation with Austria and promote North Macedonia’s investment potential among key institutional and business stakeholders.
Throughout the week, the Invest North Macedonia team held a series of high-level institutional meetings and targeted business discussions, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation, exchanging best practices, and facilitating new investment opportunities.
Key Institutional Meetings
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ABA – INVEST in AUSTRIA
Discussions focused on current Austrian investment trends, the exchange of best practices in investment promotion, and opportunities for future joint promotional activities targeting Austrian investors interested in the Western Balkans. -
Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO)
Meetings explored concrete mechanisms to strengthen bilateral business cooperation, improve information flow, and facilitate direct access for Austrian companies to investment opportunities in North Macedonia, particularly in priority sectors. -
Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Vienna
Coordination meetings addressed upcoming economic diplomacy and investment-promotion activities, as well as strengthening governmental support for investors. The Embassy will play a key role in aligning future initiatives and engaging Austrian institutions in a more strategic and structured manner. -
Macedonian–Austrian Business Club
The Club provided valuable insights into Austrian investor interests, ongoing bilateral projects, and sector-specific opportunities. The role of the Macedonian community and diaspora in Vienna was highlighted as an important bridge for promoting economic ties and supporting business cooperation.
Business Meetings and Investment Promotion
In parallel, Invest North Macedonia held targeted business meetings with Austrian companies operating in the agribusiness, food processing, and metallurgy sectors. During these meetings, the team presented North Macedonia’s competitive advantages, including its strategic location, skilled workforce, access to regional and EU markets, and tailored government support measures. Discussions focused on identifying concrete investment opportunities and next steps for potential project development.
The outreach campaign reaffirmed Austria’s strong interest in the region and further positioned North Macedonia as a reliable and competitive investment destination, while laying the groundwork for continued engagement and future investment projects.
