India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · NORTH MACEDONIA
India & North Macedonia
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERITEC TRAININGUN ALIGNMENTEU ACCESSION CONTEXT
India and North Macedonia established diplomatic relations in 1993, following the country's declaration of independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. The relationship is limited in scope — North Macedonia is a small Balkan nation of 2.1 million people in the midst of EU and NATO accession processes — but cordial, shaped by shared support for multilateral rules-based order and India's development cooperation. The country joined NATO in 2020 and is a candidate for EU membership, which provides the primary context for its foreign policy priorities.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and North Macedonia actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Estimates for FY 2023-24. Trade is very limited. North Macedonia's primary trading partners are EU member states. Source: DGFT, MEA.
~$40m
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$30m
India exports to country
~$10m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.04bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1993, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-North Macedonia relations are cordial but minimal. The bilateral relationship is sustained through ITEC training and modest trade flows, with no significant commercial, diaspora, or defence ties. North Macedonia's EU accession process is its primary foreign policy focus, and its alignment with EU positions on international affairs sometimes diverges from India's positions. The relationship would benefit from more deliberate engagement, possibly through India-EU or India-Western Balkans frameworks.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalSkopje
Population2.1 million
RegionEurope
Diplomatic tiesSince 1993
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