11th September 2025, Skopje – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is the leading international financial institution in terms of activity in the country. The cooperation therewith in terms of joint project implementation is beneficial for the citizens, while also boosting the country’s competitiveness, Minister of Finance, Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska, highlighted at the meeting with EBRD Vice President, Matteo Patrone, EBRD Director for the Western Balkans, Matteo Colangeli, EBRD Board Director, Rene van Hell, and EBRD Country Head for North Macedonia, Fatih Türkmenoğlu.
Issues discussed at the meeting pertained to the ongoing projects being implemented with EBRD’s support, as well as the opportunities for future cooperation focused on financing capital projects in the field of infrastructure, energy, transport and environment.
Minister expressed her appreciation for the support provided by this international financial institution, emphasizing that the continuous cooperation contributes to improving the infrastructure and advancing the country’s overall development. “EBRD is one of the country’s key partners in implementing strategic infrastructure projects. Implementation of various projects supported financially by the EBRD in areas such as energy, transport, utility infrastructure, and energy efficiency, provides for creating a better quality of life for citizens and sustainable economic development,” Minister Dimitrieska-Kochoska stated. She added that this partnership is key to implementing important investments and modernizing public services, with a particular focus on green and innovative solutions that support the transition towards a sustainable future.
Minister also emphasized the importance of the support extended by the EBRD through investments and grants, particularly within the Western Balkans Investment Framework – WBIF and EU’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, both of which play a vital role in advancing the Government’s priority projects.
A particular accent was placed on the projects for construction of the Railway Corridors X and VIII, including Kriva Palanka – Deve Bair Section, the renewal of the railway rolling stock, as well as projects related to district heating and energy efficiency.
To date, EBRD has approved 205 projects in the total amount of EUR 3 billion, 87% out of which has been allocated to the public sector, with the remaining funds being intended for the private sector. The Bank’s current active portfolio in the country totals EUR 1.3 billion.
EBRD is the most active international financial institution (IFI) in the country, holding the largest portfolio of ongoing public projects, particularly in the transport sector.
