We still expect Macedonia’s economy to register a growth this year and that growth to be one of the highest in Europe. The projections we have, which correspond with those of many financial institutions, show only a slight drop, however it doesn’t suggest that a growth cannot be achieved.

This was stated Thursday by Deputy PM for economic affairs Vladimir Pesevski after a promotion of the Electronic Cadastre when asked to comment the statement by EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn in a recent interview that Macedonia’s economic growth from the predicted 4% currently stood at 0%.

“Hahn probably doesn’t have precise data at the moment,” Pesevski commented.

Asked whether 30 decisions by foreign investors had been put on hold, the Deputy PM noted that it was expected 2015 to be a ‘record-breaking’ year in terms of announcing new foreign investments.

“There are intensive talks under way with a number of foreign companies… Most probably some plans have been delayed due to the situation, however there are ongoing talks with many other companies, whose investments are going to be announced by the premier and ministers. Understandably, the current situation affects the number of foreign investors causing it not to rise. Now, we are reaping the fruits of our recent labour,” Pesevski stressed.