HomeCountries & Areas…North Macedonia hide North Macedonia Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Learn More U.S. Relationship These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With North Macedonia U.S.-North Macedonia Relations U.S. Assistance to North Macedonia Bilateral Economic Relations U.S.-North Macedonia Relations North Macedonia and the United States enjoy a cooperative relationship across a broad range of political, economic, cultural, military, and social issues. The two have had good bilateral relations since North Macedonia gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. The United States formally recognized North Macedonia in 1994, and the countries established full diplomatic relations in 1995. The United States North Macedonia and the United States enjoy a cooperative relationship across a broad range of political, economic, cultural, military, and social issues. The two have had good bilateral relations since North Macedonia gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. The United States formally recognized North Macedonia in 1994, and the countries established full diplomatic relations in 1995. The United States strongly supports North Macedonia’s aspirations for full integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions and is committed to helping North Macedonia embrace inclusive democracy and citizen-responsive governance; fight corruption and discrimination; strengthen rule of law; continue to build upon achievements as a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally and partner; strengthen and diversify its economy; promote media freedom; and build greater democratic institutions in a full, inclusive, multi-ethnic society. Collapse U.S.-North Macedonia Relations Read more about U.S.-North Macedonia Relations U.S. Assistance to North Macedonia U.S. Government assistance to North Macedonia focuses on strengthening North Macedonia’s resilience as a committed strategic partner. The United States supports North Macedonia’s continued development on the path toward full integration into the Euro-Atlantic community and Government of North Macedonia’s efforts to sustain economic and democratic reforms to build stability and prosperity. Bilateral Economic Relations North Macedonia has been a member of the World Trade Organization since 2003 and has negotiated free trade agreements with many of its neighbors. In 2021, total trade between North Macedonia and the United States was $306 million, a 6.9-percent increase over 2020. U.S. electrical machinery and equipment have been particularly attractive to importers in North Macedonia. Principal exports North Macedonia has been a member of the World Trade Organization since 2003 and has negotiated free trade agreements with many of its neighbors. In 2021, total trade between North Macedonia and the United States was $306 million, a 6.9-percent increase over 2020. U.S. electrical machinery and equipment have been particularly attractive to importers in North Macedonia. Principal exports to the United States are tobacco, apparel, iron, and steel. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. View Investment Climate Statements Fiscal Transparency Report The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability. View Fiscal Transparency Report Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries Since August, 2021 the United States has donated 10,200 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses to the people of North Macedonia. This includes 10,200 Pfizer doses. Of the 10,200 vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreement. The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future. More Vaccine Deliveries Highlights March 18, 2024 Designation of Western Balkan Officials Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption February 29, 2024 Skopje, North Macedonia: QSI International School of Skopje: 2024 Special Needs Profile February 29, 2024 Skopje, North Macedonia: NOVA International Schools: 2024 Special Needs Profile December 6, 2023 Progress in Repatriations: How Foreign Assistance Is Addressing the Humanitarian and Security Crises in Northeast Syria: Part 2 of 2 December 5, 2023 Designation of North Macedonia Public Official Kocho Angjushev for Significant Corruption VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs North Macedonia