BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 16. The Minister of
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Timcho Mucunski, and the
Director of the Directorate for Technological-Industrial
Development Zones, Goce Dimoski, held a thematic press conference,
Trend
reports.
They discussed the latest report by the Financial Times – fDi
Intelligence, which ranks North Macedonia among the top countries
in Europe and sixth in the world for greenfield investment relative
to GDP.
“Today we share results that are visible and unequivocal.
According to the latest report by Financial Times – fDi
Intelligence, our country is among the top in Europe and sixth in
the world in terms of greenfield investment relative to GDP. We are
proving that a small country can achieve great results,” emphasized
Minister Mucunski.
He explained that greenfield investments refer to new factories,
capacities, and new jobs, adding that this index shows that the
country attracts more new capital than expected for its economic
weight – meaning that the results achieved in foreign investments
exceed what is typical for our category. “This is a message to
investors and citizens: it is worth investing, building, and
staying here.”
“This is a clear signal that the energy transition and
industrial growth are in the implementation phase – not just a plan
or a slogan. And let’s be clear: this recognition is not
accidental. We are building predictability. We are a credible NATO
member. We connect with European corridors. We send the message
that our country is a reliable and dignified partner,” added
Minister Mucunski.
At the press conference, he also highlighted that citizens
expect an honest state and clear rules, better-paid jobs, and lower
costs. In that direction, he emphasized that “the goal is not yet
achieved” and that the Government is accelerating its efforts:
“Today we do not say ‘the goal is achieved.’ Today we accelerate
the pace. We simplify procedures, shorten deadlines, connect
domestic companies with foreign investors, invest in skills for
young people. And most importantly – we are creating a system where
no one is above the law, because trust is our strongest currency
for growth,” concluded Minister Mucunski.
Director Dimoski stated before the media that today’s success
represents recognition for the strategy, approach, and policies
implemented by the Government in attracting foreign direct
investment, where the key priorities are economic growth, creating
new jobs, and attracting investments with high added value for the
Macedonian economy.
“After just one year of dedicated and hard work, we are
witnessing that, according to the latest report prepared for ten
years by fDi Intelligence, a special research division of the
Financial Times, North Macedonia is ranked sixth in the world for
attracting foreign investments relative to gross domestic product,”
emphasized Dimoski.
He stressed that the ultimate goal is a structural change in the
way investments are attracted – focusing on quality and added
value, rather than quantity and project volume – which is the
essential difference that sets our country apart from many other
economies in the past, as well as currently in the region.