The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, today visited the company that produces drugs, processes botanical raw materials, manufactures cosmetics and chemical products,"Alkaloid AD" Skopje. The Macedonian President, during the visit that he paid on the occasion of the 80thanniversary of the establishment of"Alkaloid AD" Skopje, was informed about the production capacity of the company, as well as about the future business plans, strategies and initiatives.

President Ivanov, extending congratulations on the jubilee, noted that "Alkaloid AD" Skopje is an example of successful Macedonian company meeting the highest European standards, with their commitment and professionalism on a daily basis is established as a leader in the pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics industry in Macedonia.

In the talks with the Director of "Alkaloid AD" Skopje, Mr. ZivkoMukaetov, President Ivanov said that the company should use all potentials for further development, progress and better performance in the Macedonian and the world market. To this end, the state, in the future, will strive to improve the overall conditions for development of the Macedonian companies, President Ivanov said.

Mr. Mukaetov noted that this visit is an honor and a significant recognition by President Ivanov for the 8 decades of tireless research, development, innovation and continuous investments in the vision of Alkaloid for a healthier life. At the meeting, Mr. Mukaetov presented the current business plans and development objectives of the company in terms conquering new markets in the world, emphasizing the generations of Alkaloid, thanks to whose selfless efforts "Alkaloid" is now one of the most modern pharmaceutical industries in Southeast Europe with over 1,600 employees, 50,000 square meters of production plants and presence in more than 30 countries worldwide.

The Macedonian President welcomed the support of"Alkaloid" Skopje for the various initiatives and projects for the benefit of the society, community and especially the support to the young people in Macedonia.

President Ivanov visited the new Quality Control Center of"Alkaloid AD" Skopje which was launched this year.