Strengthening bilateral
cooperation between Serbia and North Macedonia was the focus of
a meeting on Friday in Belgrade between Serbian President
Aleksandar Vucic and Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan
Mickoski.
As Vucic himself reported on his Instagram profile, the
discussion primarily centered around economic cooperation and
joint projects in infrastructure, transport, and energy. Mutual
interest is in continuing the high-speed railway line under
construction from Budapest to Belgrade, which will extend
southward towards Skopje and Athens. The inauguration of this
line is expected by 2026.
Vucic and Mickoski also attended the opening event of 'Wine
Vision By Open Balkan,' a wine and tourism fair held for the
third year in Belgrade. The event is organized by Serbia, North
Macedonia, and Albania, the three countries that are part of the
Open Balkan initiative—a project launched in recent years by
President Vucicto to create a common market in the Western
Balkans, facilitating trade and accelerating customs procedures
at borders, which remain a significant issue in the region.
At the wine fair, which runs until Sunday, 650 exhibitors
from 38 countries are present, including Italy, which is
participating with 57 wineries.
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