Mickoski: We are focused on an economic model that guarantees security and encourages young people to stay in the country

North Macedonia Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said today that their goal is to build a model of economic development that provides security and keeps young people in the country.

Speaking at the event “Turning Sustainability into Competitiveness: Building Resilient Businesses in an Uncertain World,” Mickoski said that in recent years the term sustainability has become one of the most frequently used expressions in the global economy.

According to him, this concept does not merely represent a new regulation, a new standard or a new administrative procedure, but a fundamental transformation in the way the world works.

He stressed that today it is no longer enough simply to produce a quality product in order to be successful. According to the prime minister, success is achieved by those companies that know how to manage resources responsibly, invest in their employees and build trust among investors, partners and consumers.

Mickoski said that when speaking about a national vision for sustainable development, this is not only related to ecology, green policies or alignment with European standards.

“We are talking about a model of economic development that creates security. About a state resilient to crises. About institutions that create trust. About an economy capable of competing in the most developed markets. About an economy that creates opportunities for young people to stay here, establish companies, invest and build their future in their own country. Today, the world is clearly different from the one we knew a few years ago. Wars, the energy crisis, disruptions in supply chains, inflationary pressures and new geopolitical divisions have shown that economic stability can no longer be taken for granted,” Mickoski stressed.

He added that in such circumstances, sustainability is no longer an alternative, but a necessary condition for competitiveness.