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This article is a list of countries and international organizations based on their official position in the Macedonia naming dispute between Greece and the then-named Macedonia (now North Macedonia). The naming dispute was resolved in February 2019 after the signing of the Prespa Agreement.
According to statements of the Macedonian government, 134 foreign nations had recognized the country under the name of "Republic of Macedonia" as of January 2017. [1] Some had used this name from the outset, others switched their stance after originally using the UN reference "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" (notably the United States under George W. Bush's administration), while, less commonly, the opposite also had been observed (as in the case of Mexico, withdrawing its previous recognition).
The following list consists of some of the countries and entities that used the name "Republic of Macedonia" [2]
Permanent members of the UN Security Council, except France:
States formerly part of SFR Yugoslavia:
Others:
Conflicting or inconclusive reports on name usage or recognition:
These countries/entities have no diplomatic relations with the state: [142]
The following international organizations had used the reference adopted by the UN – "former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" (or a variant thereof) in their official proceedings:
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, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Cyprus and the rest of the European Union and NATO, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Switzerland while at the same time focuses at improving further the good relations with the Arab World, Caucasus, China, India, South Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Vietnam, The Philippines, South Africa, and the rest of the African Union, Arab League, BRICS, CELAC and Nordic Council. As member of the European Union, the Union for the Mediterranean, and the Council of Europe, Greece is a key player in the eastern Mediterranean region and has encouraged the collaboration between neighbors, as well as promoting the Energy Triangle, for gas exports to Europe. Greece also has the second largest economy in the Balkans, where it is an important regional investor.
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 previous constitutional name, overshadowed by a long-standing, dead-locked dispute with neighboring Greece. Greek objections to the country's name had led to it being admitted to the United Nations and several other international fora only under the provisional designation Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia until its official and erga omnes renaming to North Macedonia, a name under which it is now universally recognised.
The use of the country name "Macedonia" was disputed between Greece and the Republic of Macedonia between 1991 and 2019. The dispute was a source of instability in the Western Balkans for 25 years. It was resolved through negotiations between the two countries, mediated by the United Nations, resulting in the Prespa Agreement, which was signed on 17 June 2018. Pertinent to its background is an early 20th-century multifaceted dispute and armed conflict that formed part of the background to the Balkan Wars. The specific naming dispute, although an existing issue in Yugoslav–Greek relations since World War II, was reignited after the breakup of Yugoslavia and the newly-gained independence of the former Socialist Republic of Macedonia in 1991. Since then, it was an ongoing issue in bilateral and international relations until it was settled with the Prespa agreement in June 2018, the subsequent ratification by the Macedonian and Greek parliaments in late 2018 and early 2019 respectively, and the official renaming of Macedonia to North Macedonia in February 2019.
The Identity card of North Macedonia is a compulsory identity document issued in North Macedonia. The document is issued by the police on behalf of the Ministry of Interior.
The foreign relations of Bulgaria are overseen by the Ministry of Foreign Relations headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Situated in Southeast Europe, Bulgaria is a member of both NATO and the European Union. It maintains diplomatic relations with 183 countries.
Bulgaria and Croatia established diplomatic relations on August 13, 1992. Bulgaria has had an embassy in Zagreb since 1994. Croatia has had an embassy in Sofia since 1992. Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Law enforcement in North Macedonia is the responsibility of the Police of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Gjorge Ivanov is a Macedonian politician, who served as the 4th President of North Macedonia from 2009 to 2019.
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.
Both Montenegro and the Republic of North Macedonia are full members of the Council of Europe and of the NATO. The Foreign Ministry of North Macedonia states the two countries have excellent political ties, without any open issues between the two countries. The embassy of North Macedonia to Montenegro is located in the capital city of Podgorica. Montenegro's embassy in North Macedonia is also located in the country's capital city, which is Skopje. Also, Montenegro has an honorary consulate in the city of Bitola.
Visitors to North Macedonia must obtain a visa from one of the North Macedonia diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Austria and the Republic of North Macedonia. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 23 December 1994. Austria maintains an embassy in Skopje, while North Macedonia maintains an embassy in Vienna. Austria is an EU member and North Macedonia is an EU candidate.
Czech Republic–North Macedonia relations refers to the bilateral political relations between the Czech Republic and the Republic of North Macedonia. North Macedonia has an embassy in Prague, whilst the Czech Republic has a consular agency in Skopje. Both countries are members of the Council of Europe, and NATO. Also Czech Republic is an EU member and North Macedonia is an EU candidate.
Holy See–North Macedonia relations refer to the bilateral political relations between the Holy See and the Republic of North Macedonia.
Nikola Dimitrov is a Macedonian politician and diplomat, who has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs for North Macedonia from 31 May 2017 to 30 August 2020. He also served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2000 and Macedonian ambassador to the United States and then the Netherlands. In 2014, he turned down an appointment as Macedonia's new ambassador to Russia.
India–North Macedonia relations are the bilateral relations between India and North Macedonia.
The Prespa Agreement, also known as the Treaty of Prespa, the Prespes deal or the Prespa accord, is an agreement reached in 2018 between Greece and the then-Republic of Macedonia, under the auspices of the United Nations, resolving a long-standing naming dispute between the two countries. Apart from resolving the terminological differences, the agreement also covers areas of cooperation between the two countries in order to establish a strategic partnership.
Georgia–North Macedonia relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Georgia and the Republic of North Macedonia.
Albania and North Macedonia maintain diplomatic relations. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and of the NATO. Both began European Union accession negotiations in March 2020. The Albanian language is an official language in Albania, while also being an official language in North Macedonia on a municipal level, if the ethnic Albanian population exceeds 20%, and ethnic Albanians make up the second largest community in North Macedonia.
China's recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations with our country under our constitutional name[ dead link ]
Botswana, the biggest diamond exporter, located at the south of Africa, is the 126th country that Macedonia has established diplomatic relations under its constitutional name.
Cambodia established diplomatic relations with FYROM under its constitutional name on 2nd October 1996
Iran is among the most influential countries in the region of the Near East, and a country that established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Macedonia under its constitutional name
Ireland recently decided to use FYROMs constitutional name exclusively for bilateral relations
Kuwait was among the first countries from the Gulf to have established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Macedonia under its constitutional name
Laos established diplomatic relations with FYROM under its constitutional name on 6 March 1996
Republic of Macedonia has established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Seychelles and Mauritius, which have recognized our country under its constitutional name.
We appreciate Morroco's unfaltering position to use Macedonias constitutional name[ dead link ]
Burma has established diplomatic relations with FYROM under its constitutional name
The DPRK has recognized the Republic of Macedonia under its constitutional name — the Republic of Macedonia.
Ставот на Норвешка во однос на името е јасен. Ние го користиме уставното име на Македонија во билатералната комуникација од 2002 година.
The Republic of Macedonia established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Paraguay under its official name. … Paraguay is the third country with which diplomatic relations were established under the constitutional name in the last three months. Before Paraguay this was done with Suriname and Swaziland …
Macedonia and Qatar established diplomatic relations on [in] June 1996. Qatar recognizes Macedonia under its constitutional name.
The statement of the Romanian head of state comes as a surprise, given the following facts: official Bucharest recognized Macedonia under its constitutional name
I would like to use this opportunity and thank you for Saudi Arabia's continued support regarding the use of our country's constitutional name," the President said.[ dead link ]
On 8 May 1995 Singapore established diplomatic relations with FYROM under its constitutional name
On 23 January 2005 Thailand established diplomatic relations with FYROM under its constitutional name
Audiencia del señor Presidente de la República, Dr. Jorge Batlle con el señor Presidente de la República de Macedonia, Boris Trajkowski.
Uruguay is one of 120 countries that have recognized Macedonia under its constitutional name.
On 10 June 1994, Vietnam established diplomatic links with FYROM under its constitutional name
L'ingresso nel territorio della Repubblica di Macedonia e' consentito ai titolari di passaporto italiano con validita' residua di almeno 3 mesi o di carta di identita' valida per l'espatrio.
...regarding the name of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia it recognizes Skopje under the name accepted in recent years by the United Nations.
Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia
Ambasada e Republikes se Shqiperise ne ish Republiken Jugosllave te Maqedonise