The Government is planning to build seven new economic-industrial zones, which is incorporated in its programme, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski told reporters on Saturday.

Preparations are underway and in early November a construction of the economic zones in Kicevo, Prilep, Gevgelija and Struga are to commence. By April, the construction of such zones will also kick off in Radovis, Strumica and Rankovce, Gruevski said.

A large factory is already under construction in the region of Pelagonija, near Bitola, as it is the case with the Tikves region, namely Tetovo and Stip.

"It shows that Macedonia has been dispersing the zones, which is a good move. We also plan to build new economic zones for the businessmen to invest in various places across Macedonia. We encourage foreign investors when they consider to do something beyond Skopje region," the PM said.

These activities will bring fresh investments, engage Macedonia's construction companies and open many new jobs, Gruevski said.