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Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With North Macedonia																			-  												U.S.-North Macedonia Relations											 
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													U.S.-North Macedonia Relations													North Macedonia and the United States enjoy a cooperative relationship across a broad range of political, economic, cultural, military, and social issues.  The two have had good bilateral relations since North Macedonia gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.  The United States formally recognized North Macedonia in 1994, and the countries established full diplomatic relations in 1995.  The United StatesNorth Macedonia and the United States enjoy a cooperative relationship across a broad range of political, economic, cultural, military, and social issues.  The two have had good bilateral relations since North Macedonia gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.  The United States formally recognized North Macedonia in 1994, and the countries established full diplomatic relations in 1995.  The United States strongly supports North Macedonia’s aspirations for full integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions and is committed to helping North Macedonia embrace inclusive democracy and citizen-responsive governance; fight corruption and discrimination; strengthen rule of law; continue to build upon achievements as a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally and partner; strengthen and diversify its economy; promote media freedom; and build greater democratic institutions in a full, inclusive, multi-ethnic society. Collapse U.S.-North Macedonia Relations															Read more about U.S.-North Macedonia Relations																												U.S. Assistance to North Macedonia													U.S. Government assistance to North Macedonia focuses on strengthening North Macedonia’s resilience as a committed strategic partner.  The United States supports North Macedonia’s continued development on the path toward full integration into the Euro-Atlantic community and Government of North Macedonia’s efforts to sustain economic and democratic reforms to build stability and prosperity.													Bilateral Economic Relations													North Macedonia has been a member of the World Trade Organization since 2003 and has negotiated free trade agreements with many of its neighbors.   In 2021, total trade between North Macedonia and the United States was $306 million, a 6.9-percent increase over 2020.  U.S. electrical machinery and equipment have been particularly attractive to importers in North Macedonia.  Principal exportsNorth Macedonia has been a member of the World Trade Organization since 2003 and has negotiated free trade agreements with many of its neighbors.   In 2021, total trade between North Macedonia and the United States was $306 million, a 6.9-percent increase over 2020.  U.S. electrical machinery and equipment have been particularly attractive to importers in North Macedonia.  Principal exports to the United States are tobacco, apparel, iron, and steel. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since August, 2021 the United States has donated **10,200** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses to the people of North Macedonia. This includes 10,200 Pfizer doses. Of the 10,200 vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreement.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.
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