Japan-North Macedonia Relations
Meeting between Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs IKUINA and H.E. Prof. Vesna Janevska, Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia
November 13, 2026
On November 13, Ms. IKUINA Akiko, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with H.E. Prof. Vesna Janevska, Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia, who is visiting Japan.
- At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister IKUINA warmly welcomed Minister Janevska’s visit to Japan and stated that Japan and North Macedonia are important like-minded partners that share fundamental values.
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister IKUINA, referring to various initiatives to promote exchanges between the two countries, including Macedonian language club at Takanawa Junior / Senior High School, academic exchanges between Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, the alma mater of Minister Janevska, and a Japanese university, as well as exchanges between local governments, expressed her hope for further deepening exchanges between the two countries, including in the field of education and culture.
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister IKUINA also expressed her wish to further promote people-to-people exchanges under the “Western Balkans Cooperation Initiative.” In response, Minister Janevska expressed her appreciation for Japan’s support to date. Both sides concurred to further strengthen cooperation across a wide range of fields, including education, science and technology, and youth exchanges.