President Murmu Unveils Gandhi Bust in North Macedonia

President Droupadi Murmu and North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova jointly unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Museum of the City of Skopje on 22 July 2026. The event took place during President Murmu’s two-day state visit to North Macedonia, which began on 21 July 2026 and marked the first visit by an Indian head of state to the country.

Mahatma Gandhi in Public Memory

Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) was an Indian lawyer, political leader and central figure in the Indian independence movement. His ideas of सत्याग्रह, non-violence and truth are associated with civil disobedience movements in India and abroad.

India-North Macedonia Relations

India and North Macedonia maintain diplomatic relations through bilateral engagement in political, economic and cultural fields. The visit included discussions on agriculture, pharmaceuticals, science and technology, and information technology.

Skopje and Mother Teresa

Skopje is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia, and it is the birthplace of Mother Teresa, who was born there in 1910. The Memorial of Mother Teresa in Skopje is one of the city’s notable commemorative sites.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Museum of the City of Skopje is a public museum in the capital of North Macedonia.
• India-North Macedonia Business Forum is a bilateral platform for commercial engagement.
• Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation is an Indian government programme for capacity-building and training.
• Artificial Intelligence is included among the training areas mentioned for North Macedonia under ITEC.

Bilateral Engagements

President Murmu addressed the Assembly of North Macedonia on 21 July 2026. She also announced the doubling of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation training slots for North Macedonia.