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)

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 7^th largest foreign investor in the country. Turkish companies employ about 5.000 people.