Macedonia

(asked on 22nd July 2014) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to improve trade relations with the Republic of Macedonia.


Answered by
David Lidington Portrait
David Lidington
This question was answered on 1st September 2014

We provide policy advice and political support for UK businesses operating, or seeking to operate, in Macedonia, and enjoy good cooperation with the Macedonian Government on this front. For example, we run periodic ‘British Business Forums’ that connect businesses directly with Macedonian institutions, resulting in closer cooperation and opportunities for companies to raise concerns directly with the Macedonian government.

The Embassy has also conducted targeted interventions in support of British business. For example we have tackled corruption/bureaucracy that was blocking a major British company from accessing the market, and have successfully lobbied against protectionist legislation that prevented another British company from repatriating its revenue.

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