Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Austria and the Republic of North Macedonia.[1] Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 23 December 1994.[2] Austria maintains an embassy in Skopje, while North Macedonia maintains an embassy in Vienna.[3] Austria is an EU member and North Macedonia is an EU candidate.
Austria, being a member state of the European Union, supports North Macedonia's efforts to join the organization.[1] It also supported North Macedonia during the country's visa liberalization process and the European Commission's positive decision in 2009 concerning the start of accession negotiations between the EU and North Macedonia.[1]
Austria joined the EU in 1995. North Macedonia is a candidate country for the EU.
While North Macedonia became a member of NATO in 2020, Austria has never been a member of NATO.