[2][3] After the meeting in 2023, a memorandum of understanding was announced providing visa exemptions to holders of passports issued by either of the two nation's governments.

[4][5][6][7] The MoU was described in the Khaleej Times as 'testament to the strengthening of bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of North Macedonia and aims to facilitate travel between the two nations.

'[5] Later that month, the UAE sent a delegation to Ohrid in North Macedonia, and announced its support of a European Union-sponsored plan to normalise relations between Serbia and the Republic of Kosovo.

The rejection of Hind Mohammad Albolooki's asylum application in 2019 by North Macedonia made international headlines.

[14] The United Arab Emirates is a common destination for migrants from North Macedonia; particularly for those seeking work.