Skopje, July 21 -- In a major boost to economic ties, India and North Macedonia have agreed to double their bilateral trade volume, President Droupadi Murmu announced on Tuesday during her state visit, notably the first-ever by an Indian President to the Balkan nation.

Addressing a joint press statement with North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova after delegation-level talks, President Murmu expressed confidence that the landmark visit would open a new chapter in bilateral relations.

"This is the first-ever state visit by an Indian president to North Macedonia since the establishment of our diplomatic relations. I am confident that this visit will herald a new chapter in our bilateral relationship," President Murmu said....