Skopje, 15 April 2025 (MIA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timcho Mucunski has been included in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Young Global Leaders class of 2025. The Forum of Young Global Leaders brings together exceptional individuals under the age of 40 from diverse industries and regions who have demonstrated a track record of driving change in their communities and beyond.

The selection process takes into account the personal and professional accomplishments of the candidates, as well as their ethics, commitment and integrity.

The inclusion of Minister Mucunski into this prestigious community recognizes his efforts and achievements in the field of diplomacy and international relations. As Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, he plays a significant role in the promotion of European values, regional cooperation, human rights and good governance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade said in a press release.

"It is an honor to be elected as one of WEF's 2025 Young Global Leaders. To be recognized as part of a group of leaders under the age of 40 - from politics, economy, academia and civil society - is an exceptional privilege but also a huge responsibility. In a time of global challenges and dynamic transformation, leadership must be based on vision, integrity, empathy and commitment to long-term and sustainable solutions. I am overjoyed to become a part of this outstanding community of change creators, to learn and create together, towards building a world that is more fair and more resilient," said Mucunski in a Facebook video (https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BpA4W4QNB/)

Young Global Leaders alumni include French President Emmanuel Macron, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, former Belgian PM Alexander De Croo, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, former F1 driver Nico Rosberg and others, reads the press release.

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