New Delhi, March 10 -- Arun Kumar Sahu, currently serving as India's Ambassador to Bulgaria, has been concurrently accredited as the Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia. He will continue to be based in Sofia and is expected to take up the assignment shortly, a statement from the Minsitry of External Affairs stated on Monday.

India and North Macedonia share a steadily growing partnership built on historical ties, shared democratic values, and respect for pluralism. A significant connection between the two nations is Mother Teresa, who was born in Skopje.

India played a role in North Macedonia's global recognition by co-sponsoring the 1993 UNGA resolution for its admission under the name Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FY...