Skopje, November 2026 – Mother Teresa University in Skopje and the Municipality of Saraj formalized their institutional cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The official document was signed by the Rector of MTU, Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., and the Mayor of the Municipality of Saraj, Mr. Muhamet Elmazi.

This memorandum represents a significant step towards advancing cooperation between higher education and local self-government. The main objective of this partnership is to establish bilateral cooperation in the development of study and scientific-educational programs, as well as joint participation in scientific, professional, and academic projects of mutual interest.

The main areas of cooperation include the development of joint educational and research initiatives, the organization of conferences, trainings, and scientific publications, creating opportunities for student internships, and implementing projects of direct interest to the academic community and the residents of the Municipality of Saraj.

At this significant official meeting, Rector Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., was accompanied by the Vice-Rector for Education, Full Prof. Fati Iseni, Ph.D., the Vice-Rector for Science, Full Prof. Sani Demiri, Ph.D., as well as the secretaries of two faculties, Ms. Mukades Hajdari, M.Sc., and Mr. Bujar Kajolli, M.Sc.

Rector Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., and the Mayor of the Municipality of Saraj, Mr. Muhamet Elmazi, emphasized their joint commitment to achieving the goals outlined in this memorandum, highlighting that concluding such agreements builds strong bridges of cooperation and opens new opportunities for advancing knowledge, scientific research, and local socio-economic development.