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U.S. Relationship

Skopje, North Macedonia - 01.08.2020: Square Macedonia in Skopje at sunset with dancing illuminated fountains and statue of Alexander the Great (warrior on horse) at background
Skopje, North Macedonia - 01.08.2020: Square Macedonia in Skopje at sunset with dancing illuminated fountains and statue of Alexander the Great (warrior on horse) at background

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
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Skopje, North Macedonia - 01.08.2020: Square Macedonia in Skopje at sunset with dancing illuminated fountains and statue of Alexander the Great (warrior on horse) at background

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.
Skopje, North Macedonia - 01.08.2020: Square Macedonia in Skopje at sunset with dancing illuminated fountains and statue of Alexander the Great (warrior on horse) at background

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
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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.

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.

Fiscal Transparency Report

The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.

A nurse administers a vaccine to a man in Skopje, North Macedonia. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)

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.

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