The country has completely reformed its army, is taking part in peace missions, has completed reforms of the judiciary and police systems and many countries such as the United States, Turkey, Bulgaria and Slovenia have given support for the country's membership.
Macedonia şi-a reformat complet armata, ia parte la misiuni de pace, a trecut reforme ale sistemului judiciar şi celui poliţienesc, iar multe ţări, spre exemplu Statele Unite, Turcia, Bulgaria şi Slovenia, şi-au exprimat sprijinul pentru aderarea statului macedonean.