September 23, 2024 – The Agency for Foreign Investments and Export Promotion, in collaboration with CACIM – Italian Chamber of Commerce for the Republic of North Macedonia, and supported by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the World Bank, successfully organized a business forum in Caserta. The event attracted representatives from various industries, including agribusiness, food processing, metal industry, electronics, wood industry, and the financial sector.
The forum was opened by Enrico Petrella, President of the Italian-Macedonian Chamber of Commerce, who emphasized the importance of economic cooperation between Italy and North Macedonia, as well as the interest of Italian companies in expanding their businesses in North Macedonia.
In his address, the Director of the Agency, Refik Xhemaili, stated: “The relations between North Macedonia and Italy are based on mutual respect and cooperation. Italy has been our long-standing partner, and we believe that North Macedonia can be a key pathway for Italian companies looking to expand their activities in the Balkans and beyond.”
The Agency presented detailed information on the strategic advantages of North Macedonia, its favorable business climate, growth and development potentials in key industries, and the country’s stable macroeconomic policies.
The Mayor of Caserta, Giorgio Magliocca, also spoke at the forum, along with esteemed guests from the political and social life of Caserta and presidents of several business chambers from Italy. In their remarks, they highlighted the political stability of North Macedonia, the business-oriented policies of the Government, the signed trade agreements, and regional partners as key factors for investment.
The forum also noted significant interest in investing in agriculture, food processing, and the financial sector. This is just the beginning of new initiatives and projects that will contribute to the economic development of both countries.
