AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiplomacy & Trade: Indian President Droupadi Murmu has departed on a landmark three-nation Europe tour to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania, with North Macedonia set for a July 21-22 visit—her first-ever by an Indian President—aimed at boosting trade, technology, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, IT and education and strengthening people-to-people links. Energy Transition: Energy Week Western Balkans returns in Montenegro on 7-8 October 2026, spotlighting the region’s push on renewables, battery storage and integrated power markets, with North Macedonia’s regulator among the expected voices. Regional Infrastructure: India’s MEA frames the Balkans as a “natural transit corridor” for business and supply chains, pointing to transport and energy corridors that can connect Western Balkans routes to wider EU markets. Public Health & Compliance: Western Balkan governments, including North Macedonia, signed a declaration to ban smoking and e-cigarettes in all public spaces, backed by a regional enforcement network. Economy Watch: A separate report flags slower H1 growth in the wider region, while household energy bills and internet speed rankings underline cost and connectivity pressures for consumers.
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