President Murmu Begins Landmark State Visit to North Macedonia

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Skopje on Tuesday for a historic State Visit to North Macedonia, becoming the first-ever Indian President to visit the Balkan nation. She was warmly welcomed at the airport by North Macedonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Timcho Mucunski, underscoring the importance both countries attach to their growing partnership.

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Skopje, North Macedonia on the second leg of her three-nation State visit. She was warmly welcomed by Mr. Timcho Mucunski,
Minister of Foreign Affairs &
Foreign Trade, North Macedonia, at the airport. pic.twitter.com/5gxFGObgjy

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The landmark visit reflects the strengthening relationship between India and North Macedonia and is expected to provide fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation. During the visit, discussions are likely to focus on expanding collaboration across key sectors, including trade, investment, education, culture, technology and people-to-people exchanges, opening new avenues for a stronger and more comprehensive partnership between the two nations.