The Bulgarian-Macedonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) was officially launched on Friday during a ceremony hosted by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI). Attendees included the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Anton Kostadinov, the Ambassador of the Republic of North Macedonia to Bulgaria, Agneza Rusi-Popovska, local government officials, and business representatives from both nations. Atanas Radev will chair the newly established bilateral chamber.
Radev emphasized the need to build connections between the two neighboring countries. Kostadinov noted that the economic bridge between Bulgaria and North Macedonia is substantially built, calling for deepened cooperation across sectors. He stated that the current trade turnover of EUR 1.3 billion is insufficient given the potential of the bilateral commerce relationship.
He specifically pointed to energy, construction, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and agriculture as areas for enhanced partnership within the industry. Ambassador Rusi-Popovska highlighted Bulgaria’s role as a key trading partner and gateway to the European Union for North Macedonia, linking stronger economic ties to North Macedonia’s EU integration. She urged boosting investment activity and cooperation in energy, manufacturing, transport, and digital services.
Ivan Todorov, Vice President of the BCCI, also stressed the need for improved connectivity across transport modes. The BMCCI inaugurated its first event, a Bulgarian–Macedonian Business Forum, aimed at fostering joint ventures and cooperation. The chamber plans to host such forums annually in both Bulgaria and North Macedonia, solidifying its role in promoting cross-border business and industry commerce.
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