26th September 2025, Skopje - Ministry of Finance is focused on creating conditions that strengthen the capital market, recognizing its role as a key engine of the economy and aiming to ensure its robustness and increased stability. The capital market serves as a catalyst for companies aiming to grow, introduce innovations, and create new jobs. Therefore, our goal is to create a modern, transparent, and competitive market that aligns with the EU standards, while meeting the needs of the domestic economy,
Minister of Finance, Gordan Dimitrieska-Kochocksa, pointed out in her address at the opening ceremony of the Annual Conference of the Macedonian Stock Exchange, taking place in Ohrid. She stressed that this traditional event is an opportunity to reflect on where we stand, where we are headed, and what we need to do so as make improvements, i.e. an occasion where new knowledge merges with experience, where representatives of domestic companies meet their international counterparts, and where ideas are born and later transformed into actual projects.
By noting that the domestic market, although stable, is relatively small and often lacks liquidity, which is a key factor when companies, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises, seek long-term financing—the Minister recalled that an important step was taken in August by signing the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministries of Finance of North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
"By taking this step, we have demonstrated our commitment not to remain isolated but rather to be part of a broader regional network. By integrating the markets, we provide the companies with the opportunity to access capital more easily, boost their competitiveness, and find partners beyond the country’s borders. Thus, we not only strengthen the capital market but also encourage faster and more sustainable economic growth", Dimitrieska-Kochoska stressed, expressing hope that regional cooperation by signing this Memorandum will ensure expanded trading opportunities, along with increased both volume and quality of trading.
She emphasized to the attendees that, at the same time, actions are being taken to enhance the regulatory framework, with amendments of two key laws in this area having been adopted - the Law on Financial Instruments and the Law on Securities Prospectus and Transparency Obligations for Issuers. All this aims to ensure that all participants have sufficient time to prepare and that the planned reforms are implemented effectively.
"Our goal is for the system to be stable, reliable, and serve the interest of all. We must seize all opportunities available to us, build closer ties, cultivate greater trust, and be bolder in our actions," Minister of Finance Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska urged.
The Annual Conference is a traditional event organized by Macedonian Stock Exchange, bringing together representatives of key stakeholders from the financial sector.
In addition to the Minister of Finance, at the opening ceremony, addresses were delivered by the CEO of Macedonian Stock Exchange, Ivan Shteriev, and the President of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Bujare Abazi. The introductory session included speeches by the Governor of the National Bank, Trajko Slaveski, and the CEO of NLB d.d. , Ljubljana Slovenia, Blaž Brodnjak.
