AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Diplomacy: North Macedonia is signaling interest in deeper cooperation with Russia across energy, agriculture and investment, with officials pointing to stable supply needs and export opportunities. Gas Infrastructure: North Macedonia and Serbia have joined the Vertical Gas Corridor, formalized via a memorandum in Thessaloniki, tying Skopje’s gas interconnector plans to access through Greece and LNG terminals. Market Setup: The government has asked MEMO to prepare a plan to establish a natural gas market operator, covering legal, technical and IT steps as gas infrastructure ramps up. Regional Energy Forum: The 10th Southeast Europe Energy Forum in Thessaloniki is set to bring together energy ministers and investors, with North Macedonia’s energy leadership among the key participants. Finance & Industry Risk: Hungary has opened a criminal investigation into Eximbank deals, including a €1bn loan to North Macedonia, after document seizures tied to alleged mismanagement. Film & Culture Industry: Manaki Brothers 2026 unveiled its competition lineup, while North Macedonia’s Teona Strugar Mitevska is developing a new feminist feature and Kosara Mitić’s “17” was selected as the country’s Academy Awards entry.
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