Skopje, January 27^th, 2010.

The highest representatives of the Companies Members of the International Council of Investors (ICI) had the pleasure of meeting with the Governor of NBRM, H.E. Mr. Petar Gosev.

The meeting was very successful. The issues discussed were focused on the overall business climate in the country in general, on the monetary and fiscal policy, the stability of the Denar, as well as on the projections for the year 2010 at a time of the economic crisis still being felt in the various aspects of the business environment.

The impressions of both sides participating at this meeting, which passed in a very positive climate, where the both participating sides expressed their opinions that the topics covered are vital and of utmost importance at the current moment.