As one of the oldest Euro-Atlantic member states in the region of Southeast Europe, Greece enjoys a prominent geopolitical role as a middle power, due to its political and geographical proximity to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Its main allies are the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Italy, the other NATO and UN countries, Cyprus and the rest of the European Union and Israel.
Politics in North Macedonia occur within the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. The Economist Intelligence Unit rated North Macedonia a "flawed democracy" in 2021.
The foreign relations of North Macedonia since its independence in 1991 have been characterized by the country's efforts to gain membership in international organizations such as NATO and the European Union and to gain international recognition under its constitutional name, overshadowed by a long-standing, dead-locked dispute with neighboring Greece. Greek objections to the country's name have led to it being admitted to the United Nations and several other international fora only under the provisional designation Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
North Macedonia's vehicle registration plates consist of a two-letter region code, followed by a 4-digit numeric and a 2-letter alpha code. The standard registration plates dimensions are 520 by 110 millimetres. On the blue field on the left side of the plate the international country code NMK is applied, but this code is only used in the car plates, while the MK is still in use for all other purposes.
The Embassy of Kuwait in London is the diplomatic mission of Kuwait in the United Kingdom. It is located just off Knightsbridge at Albert Gate, one of the entrances to Hyde Park. It is situated immediately opposite the French Embassy.
The accession of North Macedonia to the European Union (EU) has been on the current agenda for future enlargement of the EU since 2005, when it became a candidate for accession. Macedonia submitted its membership application in 2004, thirteen years after its independence from Yugoslavia. It is one of five current EU candidate countries, together with Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey.
Israel–North Macedonia relations refer to the bilateral political relations between Israel and North Macedonia. North Macedonia has an embassy in Tel Aviv. Israel does not have a resident ambassador.
The relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia are very good, without any open issues between them.
The Embassy of Sweden in London is the diplomatic mission of Sweden in the United Kingdom.
The Embassy of Moldova in London is the diplomatic mission of Moldova in the United Kingdom. It is far removed from other diplomatic missions in London, being situated in the West London suburb of Chiswick.
The Embassy of France in London is the diplomatic mission of France to the United Kingdom. Located just off Knightsbridge at Albert Gate, one of the entrances to Hyde Park, it is situated immediately opposite the Embassy of Kuwait.
The Embassy of Algeria in London is the diplomatic mission of Algeria in the United Kingdom. It was formerly located in Holland Park opposite the Embassy of Ukraine; however, it moved to 1 & 3 Riding House Street, Fitzrovia in 2012.
India–North Macedonia relations refers to the bilateral relations between India and North Macedonia.
North Macedonia–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. North Macedonia has an embassy in Madrid and three consulates in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia. Spain has an embassy in Skopje. Both countries are members of the Council of Europe, and NATO. Also North Macedonia is an EU candidate and Spain is an EU member.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of North Macedonia in the political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
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.
