A Historic Diplomatic Milestone
In a significant move for bilateral relations, North Macedonia has marked its first high-level official visit to China in ten years. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Inter-Community Relations, Ivan Stoilković, recently visited the Chinese mainland to participate in the 7th China-CEEC Local Leaders' Meeting and the 2026 Shandong International Friendship Cities Cooperation in Jinan, Shandong Province.
Admiration for Innovation and Progress
During his visit, Deputy PM Stoilković expressed deep respect for China's role in global history. He specifically highlighted the rapid breakthroughs in science and technology achieved by the Chinese mainland over the past two decades, noting that these advancements have earned profound admiration from the people of North Macedonia.
A Philosophy of Mutual Growth
Speaking from Shandong, the ancestral home of Confucius, Stoilković drew inspiration from the philosopher's teachings
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