Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski met on Monday with Crown Prince Naruhito thus starting the official visit of government delegation to Japan.

Interlocutors positively assessed political relations between the two countries and emphasised positive cooperation both bilateral and multilateral. The continuous political dialogue and development of bilateral relations have been highly evaluated, Government’s press service reports after the meeting.

They emphasised the importance of strengthening economic cooperation, trade exchange and cooperation in the sphere of investment for which political support exists.

Gruevski underlined political priorities on foreign plan and informed on Macedonia’s favourable conditions and advantages that Macedonia offers to foreign investors to open capacities and do business. He pointed out Macedonian government’s intention for attracting Japanese investors and companies that plan to expand their businesses in Europe.

Gruevski said that he is meeting with Crown Prince Naruhito for second time and they exchanged opinions on political and economic cooperation between Macedonia and Japan and opportunities for its strengthening.

I have informed him about doing business in Macedonia, political momentum, our next steps on political plan in relation to European and Euro-Atlantic integration and economic plan in regard to excellent business climate both for domestic and foreign companies, Gruevski said after the meeting.

They also discussed about boosting cooperation in the sphere of education, heath and culture as well as other issues of mutual interest.

The meeting is held ahead of presentation of Macedonia’s investment opportunities before numerous Japanese companies.

Gruevski leads government economic team including Deputy PM and Finance Minister Zoran Stavreski, Minister for Attracting Foreign Direct Investment Bill Pavelski, Director of Directorate for Technological and Industrial Development Zones Viktor Mizo and government's spokesperson Aleksandar Gjorgjiev.