India and North Macedonia in 2026
5 developments from Ministry of External Affairs publications, newest first. New ones are added twice a day.
President Murmu and President Siljanovska-Davkova unveil Gandhi bust in Skopje
President Droupadi Murmu and President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Museum of the City of Skopje on July 22, 2026, with Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski present. Earlier the two Presidents visited the Memorial of Mother Teresa in Skopje.
Source: President of India Unveils Bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Museum of the City of Skopje, North Macedonia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
President Murmu makes first State Visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia
President Droupadi Murmu held one-to-one and delegation-level talks with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova in Skopje on July 21, 2026, the first visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia. She announced India's decision to double ITEC training slots for North Macedonia and welcomed its intent to join the ISA, CDRI and Global Biofuels Alliance.
Source: President of India in North Macedonia holds Bilateral Meeting with President of North Macedonia and leads delegation-level talks, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and North Macedonia agree to double bilateral trade and renew healthcare MoU
In her press statement in Skopje, President Droupadi Murmu said the two sides agreed to double bilateral trade and to promote greater trade and investment, and were renewing the bilateral MoU on cooperation in healthcare, with a focus on traditional systems of medicine. She described the visit as the first ever State visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia.
Source: English Translation of Press Statement by the Hon’ble President during State Visit to North Macedonia (July 21, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
President Murmu addresses the Assembly of North Macedonia
President Droupadi Murmu addressed members of the Assembly of North Macedonia in Skopje on July 21, 2026, in the presence of President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. She spoke on parliamentary diplomacy, urged young legislators to travel between New Delhi and Skopje, and said India is committed to scaling up engagement bilaterally and across the wider region.
Source: President of India addresses the Assembly of North Macedonia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
President Murmu addresses India-North Macedonia Business Forum in Skopje
President Droupadi Murmu gave the inaugural address at the India-North Macedonia Business Forum in Skopje on July 21, 2026, with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova present. She pointed to investment scope in digital innovation and artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, agro-processing and green energy, and invited North Macedonia to the WAVES summit in India.
Source: President of India addresses India-North Macedonia Business Forum, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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