Indian President Murmu Makes Historic First Visit to North Macedonia

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in North Macedonia on Monday, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to the country. She was received by officials at the airport in the capital, Skopje. During her stay, President Murmu is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with her counterpart, President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. India and North Macedonia have maintained friendly relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1995. This visit is seen as a step towards deepening cooperation in areas such as trade, education, and technology. Both countries have expressed interest in enhancing people-to-people contacts and exploring new avenues of partnership. President Murmu's visit is part of India's broader efforts to engage with countries in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. The Indian government stated that the visit aims to give a new impetus to bilateral relations and open up opportunities for collaboration. It is also a gesture of goodwill and mutual respect between the two nations.