Solomon Islands and North Macedonia establish diplomatic relations at UNGA 2025, opening doors for cooperation and partnership
New York, Wednesday 24 September 2025 โ Solomon Islands has formalized diplomatic relations with the Republic of North Macedonia. The official signing of the joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations by Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands, Peter Shanel, and Minister of North Macedonia, Timฤo Mucunski, was done at the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 23 September 2025.
During the meeting, Agovaka stressed that the formalization of diplomatic ties reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to fostering friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect among nations, regardless of size or distance.
Both Foreign Ministers agreed that Solomon Islands and North Macedonia share common values and aspirations for peace, sustainable development, and a commitment to address challenges such as climate change and economic inequality. By forging this bilateral partnership, it will open new avenues for collaboration across various areas including trade, education, cultural exchange, and multilateral advocacy.
Solomon Islands looks forward to leveraging North Macedoniaโs experience in governance and regional integration, while sharing its Pacific perspective to enrich dialogue on global issues.
Agovaka emphasized that establishing diplomatic relations with Macedonia strengthens Solomon Islandsโ foreign policy of being โfriends to all, enemies to none,โ expanding its diplomatic footprint and diversifying partnerships beyond traditional allies. Furthermore, it is a move to expand Solomon Islandsโ engagements with other regions.
The signing event marked a historic milestone, with Agovaka extending his gratitude on behalf of the Government and people of Solomon Islands to the Republic of North Macedonia for warmly embracing this new partnership.
North Macedonia, officially known as the Republic of North Macedonia, is a landlocked country situated in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It shares borders with Greece to the south, Albania to the west, Kosovo and Serbia to the north, and Bulgaria to the east. The capital city is Skopje.
Notably, North Macedonia is home to Lake Ohrid, one of Europeโs oldest and deepest lakes, shared with Albania. The lake is renowned for its unique biodiversity, including over 200 endemic species.
SOURCE : OPMC Press Secretariat
