
Skopje – The ongoing collaboration between North Macedonia and Slovenia is marked by a strong strategic partnership, rooted in historical friendship and consistent mutual support, both politically and economically. This was the conclusion drawn by Besar Durmishi, the Minister of Economy and Labor, and Luka Mesec, Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Labor, Family, Social Affairs, and Equal Opportunities, during their recent bilateral meeting.
Minister Durmishi expressed satisfaction with the state of economic cooperation, noting that there have been no significant challenges or unresolved issues regarding trade between the two nations in recent times.
During the discussion, the ministers addressed the enhancement of collaboration in revising the Law on Employment and Unemployment Insurance, which governs the operations of the Employment Agency and related unemployment benefits. This revision process, which began in 2021, is seen as an opportunity to seek expert assistance from Slovenia to ensure its successful completion.
Recognizing the natural migration trends within the Balkans, particularly towards EU member states, Durmishi highlighted the interest in establishing a bilateral agreement with Slovenia for employment mediation. This agreement would facilitate cooperation between the national employment agencies of both countries, aiming to streamline the employment process while safeguarding workers’ rights during temporary placements.
Both ministers agreed to strengthen their cooperation in labor law and employment policies to ensure that North Macedonia remains aligned with contemporary labor market trends, following the examples set by advanced economies. (December 12)













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