On 2 December, I had the pleasure of speaking at a panel discussion organised by the German-Macedonian Business Club (D.N.M.B.C.) at the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Berlin – a strong sign of our shared commitment to strengthening economic cooperation. We were honoured by the presence of Minister for European Affairs Orhan Murtezani and Minister of Economy and Labour Besar Durmishi, as well as by the meaningful speeches delivered by Ambassador Prof. Dr Ylber Sela. During the panel, I exchanged views with Goce Dimovski, Director of the Free Economic Zones, Anita Angelovska-Bezoska, former Governor, and Tane Dimovski, Director of Investments at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia. My sincere thanks go to the German-Macedonian Business Club (DNMBC) and Ambassador Sela for their consistently excellent cooperation. I would also like to thank all the guests for the inspiring conversations and networking during the reception that followed. This kind of personal exchange always gives rise to new ideas and partnerships.