Political Relations:
Close relations and strong cooperation between Türkiye and North Macedonia
derive from common history and culture. Mutual high-level visits are held
at regular and frequent intervals. Türkiye is the very first state to
recognize the North Macedonia with her constitutional name. Türkiye is also
the first state to appoint an ambassador in Skopje.
Since her independence, Türkiye has resolutely supported territorial
integrity, sovereignty and immutability of the borders of the Republic of
North Macedonia. Türkiye also supports the preservation of North
Macedonia’s unitary state structure as well as its multiethnic and
multicultural character.
In parallel with the development of Türkiye-North Macedonia relations,
there is an increase in bilateral contacts and visits between two
countries.
Economic Relations:
(million US Dollars)
Years
|
2019
|
2020
|
2021
|
2022
|
Export
|
413,18
|
408,83
|
412,85
|
698,24
|
Import
|
119,15
|
107,59
|
130,70
|
256,25
|
Total Trade Volume
|
532,33
|
516,42
|
543,55
|
954,49
|
Balance
|
+294,03
|
+301,24
|
+282,15
|
+441,98
|
Main export items:
citrus fruits, textiles products, white appliances, furniture, metal
products, pharmaceuticals, plastic goods, diesel oil, ceramic tiles.
Main import items:
iron-steel, synthetic textiles, bricks, metal products, raw leather, scrap,
automotive spare parts, baby clothing.
Despite the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, bilateral economic
relations continue to improve. While our exports were 408.8 million dollars
in 2019, it reached 412.8 million dollars, in 2020, when the global
epidemic broke out, and 543.55 million dollars in 2021. Towards the end of
2022, our bilateral trade volume has exceeded 700 million dollars. In 2023,
our bilateral trade volume is expected to reach 1 billion dollars.
Turkish companies in North Macedonia operate in sectors such as banking,
construction, health, airport management, education, textile and ready-made
clothing, milk and dairy products, insurance, hotel management and tourism.
The number of Turkish countries is around 100 and the total investment
amount is 1.3 billion dollars. Türkiye is the 7th largest
foreign investor in the country. Turkish companies employ about 5.000
people.