# North Macedonia transport and tourism development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-transport-and-tourism-development > Updated: 2026-08-31T20:08:58.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. North Macedonia is pursuing various strategies to bolster its transport and tourism sectors. In mid-August 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski met with the Corendon Group to discuss aviation and tourism investments, aiming to capitalize on the country’s rising air traffic and tourist numbers. Nikoloski noted that the country is positioning itself as one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets, citing a 40 percent increase in air traffic and a 20 percent rise in tourist numbers. To mitigate logistical challenges caused by the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), the government is negotiating bilateral agreements with Schengen Area member states. While agreements have been secured with Croatia, Switzerland, and Romania, the administration is working to intensify negotiations with Austria and Slovenia, with high-level meetings scheduled for September and October. Efforts also continue to engage Germany to ensure coverage on routes frequently used by Macedonian transport companies. In the aviation sector, Nikoloski met with Eurocontrol Director General Raul Medina to address growing air traffic. Discussions focused on strengthening the technical and operational capacities of the Civil Aviation Agency and Macedonian Navigation. Nikoloski highlighted infrastructure improvements, such as the recent installation of a new radar system, and emphasized the importance of the Eurocontrol Country Support Program to enhance the safety and efficiency of the nation’s airspace. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: North Macedonia aviation officials meet with Eurocontrol director North Macedonia's Deputy PM Aleksandar Nikoloski met with Eurocontrol's Raul Medina to discuss rising air traffic and plans to strengthen aviation capacity and technical infrastructure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-aviation-officials-meet-with-eurocontrol-director ### 2026-08-24: North Macedonia seeks bilateral deals to assist transporters North Macedonia is signing bilateral agreements with Schengen Area countries, including Austria and Slovenia, to resolve transport issues for Macedonian carriers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-seeks-bilateral-deals-to-assist-transporters ### 2026-08-14: North Macedonia seeks bilateral deals to resolve transport issues North Macedonia is pursuing bilateral agreements with Schengen Area countries to resolve transport issues caused by the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-seeks-bilateral-deals-to-resolve-transport-issues ### 2026-08-12: North Macedonia seeks aviation and tourism investment from Corendon Group North Macedonia's transport minister met with Corendon Group to discuss expanding aviation connectivity and tourism investments following significant growth in the country's air traffic and visitor numbers. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-seeks-aviation-and-tourism-investment-from-corendon-group --- Cite as: North Macedonia transport and tourism development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-transport-and-tourism-development