Debar, October 2026 – Mother Teresa University in Skopje and the Municipality of Debar have formalized their institutional cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. The official document was signed by the Rector of Mother Teresa University, Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., and the Mayor of the Municipality of Debar, Mr. Fisnik Mela.

The Memorandum represents a significant step toward establishing synergy between higher education and local government. The main objective of the partnership is to establish bilateral cooperation in the development of study programs and scientific and educational research, as well as joint participation in scientific and academic projects of mutual interest.

The main areas of cooperation include the development of joint educational and research initiatives, the organization of conferences and publication of scientific papers, and the implementation of projects of mutual interest to the academic community and the citizens of Debar and the wider community.

At the meeting, MTU Rector Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D.,  was accompanied by Vice-Rector Full Prof. Fati Iseni, Ph.D.; Dean of the Faculty of Technical Sciences Full Prof. Neritan Turkeshi, Ph.D.; MTU Senator from the Faculty of Law Assoc. Prof. Argetim Saliu, Ph.D.; as well as some other associates.

MTU Rector Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., and Mayor Fisnik Mela emphasized their shared commitment to implementing the objectives of the Memorandum, noting that the conclusion of such agreements creates new opportunities for advancing knowledge, scientific research, and sustainable socio-economic development.