President of India Droupadi Murmu addressed the Assembly of North Macedonia in Skopje on July 21, 2026, in the presence of North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. The President characterized North Macedonia not as a distant country but as an important pillar in the architecture of a stable, multipolar global future, noting that the relationship between the two nations was set in motion more than two millennia ago through historic expeditions of warriors and traders.
President Murmu emphasized democracy as a shared article of faith that unites India and North Macedonia, describing parliaments as guardians of peoples' freedoms and architects of laws. She stressed the importance of parliamentary diplomacy, stating that interactions between Members of Parliament build institutional trust that endures beyond political cycles. She specifically urged young legislators to travel between New Delhi and Skopje to share best practices in parliamentary procedures and public policy formulation.
The address noted the shifting geopolitical and economic centers of gravity, with India viewing Southeast Europe as a dynamic theatre of growth and innovation rather than a marginal region. President Murmu highlighted North Macedonia's strategic position as a vital gateway connecting the Mediterranean with Central Europe, and East with West. India committed to scaling up its engagement both bilaterally and across the wider region through emerging trade and investment opportunities.
The speech referenced India's ancient civilizational philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family), advocating for building bridges rather than walls in a global landscape fractured by conflict and economic division. The event was also attended by Indian Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, and Members of Parliament Dr. Dinesh Sharma and Vijay Baghel.
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