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President Murmu Addresses North Macedonia Assembly

By Editorial Team
President Droupadi Murmu addresses the Assembly of North Macedonia after meeting National Assembly President Afrim Gashi during her State Visit.

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Assembly of North Macedonia on Tuesday and met the President of the National Assembly, Afrim Gashi, during her historic State Visit to the country.

The two leaders held discussions on strengthening bilateral relations and explored ways to expand cooperation between India and North Macedonia across multiple sectors. The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to deepen diplomatic engagement and enhance parliamentary cooperation.

President Murmu also addressed the members of the Assembly, highlighting the deep civilisational links that have long connected India and North Macedonia. She emphasized the importance of democratic values, mutual respect, and people-to-people ties in shaping the growing partnership between the two countries.

Reaffirming India's commitment to closer engagement with North Macedonia and the wider Balkan region, the President expressed confidence that bilateral cooperation would continue to expand in areas including trade, culture, education, technology, and regional collaboration.

The visit marks a significant milestone in India-North Macedonia relations and reflects New Delhi's continued focus on strengthening partnerships across Europe.

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