British News Agency

North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Timço Mucunski shared the latest developments under the Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the United Kingdom.

Referring to the details of the agreement, Mucunski said: “Today, together with UK Ambassador Matthew Lawson, we signed the Rules of Origin Protocol within the framework of the Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The extended cumulation of countries of origin provides Macedonian exporters with better access to the UK market.”

Assessing the economic impact of the protocol, Mucunski noted: “It is particularly important for sectors with complex value chains and EU-linked inputs.”

Emphasizing the contribution of this step to economic growth, Mucunski concluded: “It is a concrete step that delivers direct benefits to our economy, creating conditions for higher exports, new jobs, and a stronger economy.”