North Macedonia–Slovenia relations explained

North Macedonia–Slovenia relations are foreign relations between the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Slovenia. Both countries are members of the Council of Europe, and NATO. The two countries have very close political and economic relations. Once part of SFR Yugoslavia, the two republics declared independence in 1991 (Slovenia in June, North Macedonia in September) and recognised each other's independence on 12 February 1992.[1] Diplomatic relations between both countries were established on 17 March 1992.[2] Slovenia supports North Macedonia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, its Euro-integration and visa liberalisation.[1] [3] North Macedonia is a European Union candidate and Slovenia is a European Union member state.

Economic relations

A significant number of Slovenian investments ended up in North Macedonia. In 2007, about 70 million euros were invested.[4] In January 2009, the prime minister of North Macedonia Nikola Gruevski announced, that he expects more Slovenian investments in infrastructure and energy projects.[4] Over 70 Slovenian companies are present on the market of North Macedonia.[1]

Agreements

Resident diplomatic missions

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ukom.gov.si/slovenija-summit/eng/bilateral-relations/macedonia/ Republic of Slovenia - Government Communication Office
  2. http://www.mfa.gov.mk/default1.aspx?ItemID=310 Macedonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Established full diplomatic relations with the Republic of Macedonia
  3. Web site: Government of the Republic of Macedonia . 2018-11-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170305192255/http://www.vlada.mk/?q=node%2F2219 . 2017-03-05 . dead .
  4. http://www.vecer.com.mk/?ItemID=E55303C4B56E5141A59DD468491FB5E8 Vecer Online