Once part of SFR Yugoslavia, the two republics declared independence in 1991 (Slovenia in June, North Macedonia in September) and recognised each other's independence on 12 February 1992.

[2] Slovenia supports North Macedonia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, its Euro-integration and visa liberalisation.

A significant number of Slovenian investments ended up in North Macedonia.

[4] In January 2009, the prime minister of North Macedonia Nikola Gruevski announced, that he expects more Slovenian investments in infrastructure and energy projects.

[4] Over 70 Slovenian companies are present on the market of North Macedonia.