North Macedonia–United Kingdom relations

North Macedonia–United Kingdom relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between the Republic of North Macedonia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Both countries are members of the Council of Europe and NATO.

North Macedonia–United Kingdom relations
Map indicating locations of United Kingdom and North Macedonia

United Kingdom
North Macedonia
Diplomatic mission
United Kingdom Embassy, SkopjeNorth Macedonia's Embassy, London
Envoy
Ambassador Rachel GallowayAmbassador Aleksandra Miovska

History

Diplomatic relations were first established in 1993 following North Macedonia's (then formerly known officially as the Republic of Macedonia) independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. The UK has supported both North Macedonia's bid to join the European Union and North Macedonia's accession to NATO. In June 1996, the first British-Macedonian parliamentary group was established.[1]

On 3 December 2020, North Macedonia and the United Kingdom signed the Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement to continue preferential trade terms after the end of the UK's Brexit transition period. The agreement also strengthened political, economic, security and cultural ties between both nations.[2]

Diplomatic missions

The current ambassador of North Macedonia to the United Kingdom is Aleksandra Miovska, while Rachel Galloway currently serves as the British ambassador to North Macedonia. North Macedonia operates an embassy in London, and the UK has an embassy in Skopje.

Embassy of North Macedonia in London

See also

References
  1. Macedonia, UK in North (16 June 2017). "Why we value UK-Macedonia partnership? | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Blogs". Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  2. Possible, We Will Respond as Soon as. "North Macedonia and UK sign Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement". GOV.UK. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
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