President Murmu arrives in North Macedonia; first visit by any Indian head of state
President Droupadi Murmu has arrived in North Macedonia for a two-day state visit, marking the first time an Indian head of state has visited the country. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral economic ties and includes a visit to the Mother Teresa Memorial.
Why it matters
This visit represents a strategic effort by India to expand its diplomatic and economic footprint in Southeastern Europe.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived here on a two-day state visit, as part of her three-nation tour of European countries aimed at boosting ties.
She is the first Indian President to visit North Macedonia.
During the second leg of her visit to this landlocked country in southeastern Europe, beginning from Tuesday (July 19, 2026), Ms. Murmu will hold bilateral talks with her counterpart Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova.
She will also meet Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, Speaker of the Assembly Afrim Gashi and address the Parliament here.
Ms. Murmu is scheduled to address the India-North Macedonia Business Forum as well.
Both sides have a keen interest in deepening economic ties in priority sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, science and technology, Information Technology, and IT-enabled Services.
President Murmu will also visit Memorial of Mother Teresa.
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