Macedonia is ranked 23. out of 185 countries in the 2013 Doing Business report, released by the World Bank on Monday.

Vice Premier and Finance Minister Zoran Stavreski said at Tuesday's press conference the report showed that Macedonia remains a leader for doing business in the region, assuming fifth spot in global terms according to general reforms in period 2005-2012.

"The World Bank report shows that Macedonia is in the group of countries, which are far more advanced. Germany assumes 20. spot, Japan is behind us at 24. This demonstrates we have achieved their standards", stressed Stavreski.

According to him, the Government is satisfied from the result, especially if one takes into account that progress has been noted with regards to reforms and management of economic policies.

Last year, Doing Business ranked Macedonia at the 22. spot out of 183 countries.