Two Australian businessmen of Macedonian origin have put forward a major bid in the property management Macedonia of the well-known Molika Hotel on Mount Pelister, Bitola.

Macedonians Peter Ristevski and Justin Naumovski are well known to the Macedonian community of Australia. Both have been heavily involved politically and culturally. Over the past 10 years they have organised, promoted, and financed many events that have benefited Macedonians within Australia and Macedonia.

Peter, who was born and lives in Sydney is a CEO and founder of a well-established Sydney accounting and wealth management firm and is currently in the process of establishing a car company, which will take the Asian market by storm. He has numerous pubs and gaming ventures within the state of New South Wales.

Justin, who was born and lives in Melbourne, is a financial analyst for a well-respected multinational company and has many years of experience within Australian financial circles. He has strong ties with high-profile Australian politicians and political parties.

Both are jointly involved in business through an event management company and have numerous property developments in place throughout Australia. Ristevski and Naumovski are behind the newly formed Australian-Macedonian Chamber of Commerce, which seeks to create greater economic and political cooperation between the two countries. Their aim is to create a strong lobby for the benefits of their beloved homeland -- Macedonia. "We have in place a program that will bring together all major factors within the Macedonian community, whether that be businessmen, organisations, or individuals. We value the importance of investing in Macedonia and creating a stronger national economic strategy," stated Ristevski.

Their interests in taking over the luxury Bitola hotel stem from both business and national interests. Justin Naumovski believes that, "Time has come for the Macedonians of the Diaspora to start giving something back to Macedonia. We believe that by investing in the homeland we can achieve both national and financial achievements. Let's follow the Israeli, Irish, and Croatian models and work on creating an economically strong and prosperous Macedonia by investing our money made in those foreign countries we live in."

The two will be in Macedonia looking to secure a deal in taking over Molika. It is believed that a substantial sum has been offered for the takeover.