Mucunski emphasizes that openness and security in trade can be achieved together
Skopje, October 15 (Hibya) – North Macedonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Timco Mucunski, stated during his speech at the World Economic Forum's Global Future Leaders Meeting in Dubai that openness and security in trade are not opposing objectives, highlighting the strategic importance of energy diversification and infrastructure connectivity.
North Macedonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Timco Mucunski, spoke at a session titled "Trade in a Changing World" during the World Economic Forum's Global Future Leaders Meeting held in Dubai.
In his remarks, Mucunski emphasized that openness and security are not opposing objectives, stating that resilience should not mean closing oneself off from the outside world.
Mucunski noted that the competitiveness of small economies depends on having reliable, predictable and strong connections, underscoring the importance of these factors in developing trade relations.
Mucunski also highlighted the strategic importance of Transport Corridors 8 and 10, the diversification of energy sources and the strengthening of infrastructure connectivity.
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