Skopje, 11 March 2026 (MIA) - The Macedonian economy is moving toward consolidation, while 55 percent of foreign investors are planning to reinvest in the country, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and the head of the Foreign Investors Council, Viktor Mizo, after a meeting at the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia on Wednesday.

“We had a fruitful and successful debate. For us, foreign investors are extremely important, just as domestic investors, because the economy is one of the main priorities of this Government, along with all the attributes that are part of the efforts to have a stronger economy. We feel that, slowly but surely, we are moving toward consolidation, even in the face of exceptionally significant global challenges. I believe that the Macedonian economy is heading toward a state of consolidation. Of course, the challenges will not stop, they will continue. But we are trying to anticipate them and, through anticipation, find solutions. The stronger the country, the more valuable business becomes, the more valuable property becomes. And the stronger business is, the stronger the country becomes. That is why it is so important to have a liquid economy and businesses,” Mickoski said after the meeting. 

The Prime Minister said the Government would analyze the criticism and arguments voiced at the meeting.

“We will analyze where we can improve, and next year we will try to be better. I am happy with the fact that there has been double-digit growth in the percentage of companies satisfied with the business climate and willing to expand their investments in the country. Of course, challenges will remain, but as a Government we are motivated and determined to address them. Just as we have done many times in the past, we will continue in the future to fight for every investment, for every euro invested in the country, because we believe that with every euro, with every denar invested, our nation becomes richer and more stable. And that means the property of our citizens and the businesses of our entrepreneurs will gain greater value,” Mickoski said, adding that the next quarterly meeting with investors will be held in mid-July. 

According to Mizo, the meeting also discussed the reduction of customs duties by 50 percent which is expected to take effect on July 1, 2026.

“Fifty-five percent of companies gave an affirmative decision on reinvesting in the country, which is an increase of 13 percentage points compared to the 2024 survey. We also discussed other open issues, such as the additional 50 percent reduction in customs duties that will take effect on July 1 this year. This means we will achieve full harmonization and greater competitiveness of our domestic production, bringing it to the same level of competitiveness as that in EU countries,” Mizo said after the meeting.  

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