Solomon Islands has formalised diplomatic relations with the Republic of North Macedonia following the signing of a joint communique on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 23 September 2025.
The agreement was signed by Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Peter Shanel Agovaka and North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski.
During the meeting, Agovaka said the establishment of diplomatic ties reflected both countries’ shared commitment to “fostering friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect among nations, regardless of size or distance.”
The two ministers agreed that Solomon Islands and North Macedonia share common values and aspirations for peace, sustainable development and joint action on challenges such as climate change and economic inequality.
The new bilateral partnership is expected to open avenues for cooperation in trade, education, cultural exchange and multilateral advocacy. Agovaka said Solomon Islands looked forward to leveraging North Macedonia’s experience in governance and regional integration while offering the Pacific perspective to enrich global dialogue.
He added that establishing diplomatic relations with North Macedonia reinforced Solomon Islands’ foreign policy of being “friends to all, enemies to none,” while broadening its diplomatic footprint beyond traditional allies.
The signing marked what Agovaka described as a historic milestone, as he expressed gratitude on behalf of the Government and people of Solomon Islands to North Macedonia for “warmly embracing this new partnership.”
North Macedonia, officially known as the Republic of North Macedonia, is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Greece to the south, Albania to the west, Kosovo and Serbia to the north, and Bulgaria to the east, with Skopje as its capital.
The country is notable for Lake Ohrid, one of Europe’s oldest and deepest lakes, shared with Albania, which is recognised for its unique biodiversity and more than 200 endemic species.
