Archive · 22 Jul 2026
India and North Macedonia Strengthen Ties During Historic Visit
President Droupadi Murmu of India visited North Macedonia, which is a big deal because it's the first time an Indian President has done so since 1995.
Both countries talked about working together in important global groups and North Macedonia said they support India becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
They also agreed to work on things like fighting climate change and using more solar and biofuel energy.
North Macedonia even said they were sorry about some bad things that happened in India last year.
They also planned to put up a statue of Mahatma Gandhi and visit a museum about Mother Teresa, who was born in North Macedonia.
North Macedonia supports India's permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council.
Both countries discussed UN reforms and cooperation in multilateral forums.
North Macedonia condemned the Pahalgam terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
North Macedonia expressed interest in joining India-led global initiatives like the International Solar Alliance and Global Biofuels Alliance.
President Murmu's visit includes unveiling a statue of Mahatma Gandhi and visiting the Mother Teresa Memorial House and Museum.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu of India and President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of North Macedonia
- What
- Strengthening of diplomatic and multilateral ties, support for India's UNSC membership, and cooperation on global initiatives
- When
- During President Murmu's state visit to North Macedonia
- Where
- Skopje, North Macedonia
- Why
- To enhance strategic, diplomatic, and multilateral ties between the two countries
India's UNSC Membership
UNSC Reform
Support for India's UNSC Membership
India's UNSC Membership
North Macedonia supports India's permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council.
UNSC Reform
India advocates for UNSC reform to include permanent membership for countries like North Macedonia.
- Countries Involved
- India, North Macedonia
- Key Initiatives
- International Solar Alliance, Global Biofuels Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
- Historical Significance
- First state visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia since 1995
- Terrorism Support
- North Macedonia condemned the Pahalgam terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
- Diplomatic Engagements
- Unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi statue, visit to Mother Teresa Memorial House and Museum