At the Solemn Session of the Senate of the University of Tourism and Management in Skopje, which took place today, December 14, 2022, at the proposal of the Faculty of Economics and by the Decision of the Senate of the University, Mr. Said Sergio Mousagi was awarded the title of honorary doctor, Doctor Honoris Causa, due to a particular contribution to the development of the economy and higher education in the field of economic sciences.

Mr. Sergio Mousagi, of mixed origin from Morocco, Yemen and Portugal, a graduate macroeconomist from the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria, and a long-time friend of the University, throughout his impressive professional career selflessly and with undisguised enthusiasm supports and promotes the Macedonian economy in the region and in the world and contributes to the development of economic educational programs at the University.

During the presentation of the title, the rector of the University, prof. Dr. Ace Milenkovski warmly welcomed the new member to the family of the University of Tourism and Management, where universal academic and human values are shared, such as Mr. Sergio Musaghi himself possesses and demonstrates in his exceptional social, scientific , but also a humanitarian activity. He expressed hope that this title will give him an additional incentive to continue to affirm the University and the Republic of Macedonia in Europe and beyond.

„This title gives me even more energy and strength to do as much as possible for you and your country, Macedonia. As a small country, Macedonia has the potential to develop quickly and it should be like that in the future. I wish you all luck on this journey", said the new honorary doctor of the University in his appropriate address on the occasion of the ceremonial handing over of the title.

Honorary doctorates are awarded by universities to express their positive attitude towards people, ideas and works, and reflect the academic connection to universal values that distinguish the recipients of these honorary titles.