Let me welcome you to the website of the Turkish Embassy in Skopje.

Turkey was the first country to recognize the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name and open an Embassy in Skopje. The Embassy was inaugurated in the wake of the independence of the Republic of Macedonia, on 30 April 1993. However, Turkey, who has close historical, cultural and social ties with Macedonia, has had a consular representation in Skopje all along. Following the end of the Ottoman Turkish presence in Macedonia in 1912, precipitated by the Balkan Wars, Turkey opened a Consulate General in Skopje on 19 August 1925. Barring the hard times of the Second World War, the Consulate General continued to function until Macedonia’s independence.

The Republic of Turkey and the Republic of Macedonia enjoy excellent bilateral relations in all fields. Turkey considers Macedonia to be one of the major international actors in promoting peace and security as well as enhancing prosperity and development in the Balkans and in the regions beyond. We will continue to support Macedonia’s full membership to the Euro-Atlantic structures as soon as possible.

The primary mission of our Embassy is to further develop our relations with the Republic of Macedonia, while representing Turkey in this country and protecting the rights and interests of our citizens. Together with my colleagues, we strive to strengthen the political, military, economic, cultural and social relations with the host country.

In addition to the Office of the Defence Attaché, there are Trade, Economy, Culture and Social Affairs Counselors who are attached to the Embassy. The Turkish International Cooperation Agency (TICA) also has a Program Coordination Office in Skopje. Furthermore, we have an Honorary Consul General as well as an Honorary Consul in Bitola (Manastır), where Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, received his military education. All these offices work in close cooperation in an effort to further promote our relations with Macedonia and better serve our citizens.

This website aims to provide you with up-to-date and useful information on our activities. We will appreciate your comments and contributions for improving our website and our services.

Best wishes,

A. Hakan Okçal