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Zaev: I would exchange two Nobel Peace Prizes for a date on negotiations from the Council of Europe
I would exchange two Nobel Prizes for a decision from the European Council on a date for negotiations, replied Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, as to whether he believes he could really receive the Nobel Peace Prize together with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, in an interview with the Belgian newspaper "Le Soir".
"If I get the Nobel Peace Prize, I...
Bulgaria ratified Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol
With 140 votes in favor of and without any withheld or against, this morning, the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria ratified the Protocol for the Accession of the Republic of North Macedonia into NATO.
The session was attended by the President of the Macedonian Parliament, Talat Xhaferi and the Vice Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign...
Bulgaria will ratify Protocol for Macedonia’s NATO membership on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Bulgarian Parliament is scheduled to ratify the Protocol for Macedonia membership in NATO.
Macedonian Parliament Speaker, Talat Xhaferi is expected to attend the ratification of the Protocol.
The Parliamentary Defense Committee approved the Protocol on February 15 and recommended that MPs adopt it.
President of the Commission, Konstantin Popov said that North Macedonia can count on Bulgaria's full support and...
Albania ratified Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol
With 130 votes in favor of and none against, the Albanian Parliament voted Macedonia's NATO Accession Protocol. The session was attended by the Macedonian President of the Parliament, Talat Xhaferi who expressed great gratitude when the session was over for the support that Albania provided for this country.
Xhaferi said that Skopje is dedicated to building a society for...
Albania to ratify Macedonia’s NATO membership protocol tomorrow
Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi will pay a working visit to the Republic of Albania today.
The parliamentary press service informs that Xhaferi will attend the next plenary session of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, where the Protocol for Membership of the Republic of Macedonia to NATO will be ratified.
Yesterday, the State Council of the Republic of Slovenia ratified...
We are joining NATO via fast track
Today, on the plateau in front of the government building, the NATO flag was raised at an official ceremony. Although Macedonia gained a place in the Alliance by signing the Accession Protocol, there are several more steps to go before being granted full membership.
The shortest period during which a country became a full member after signing the Accession Protocol...
Slovenia ratified Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol
At an extraordinary session, the Republic of Slovenia's National Assembly ratified Macedonia's accession protocol into NATO. With it, Slovenia became the second country member of the Alliance that ratified the NATO's Accession Protocol.
During the voting process during the session, the President of the Macedonian Parliament, Talat Xhaferi addressed the attendees and expressed his gratitude in the name of...
Kosachev: Macedonia’s accession to NATO will not bring anything good
The Chairman of the Committee on International Relations of the Council of the Russian Federation, Konstantin Kosachev, has determined that Macedonia's signing of the Accession Protocol for NATO is perhaps a symbolic act, but is important for the Alliance, given the growing conflict between the Alliance and Moscow.
"This is more of a symbolic step than a practical one, because...
Foreign Affairs Committee of US Congress support Macedonia’s NATO membership
The Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, Eliot L. Engel has called on President Donald Trump's administration to support the membership of the future Republic of North Macedonia in NATO.
In a letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee writes that the membership of North Macedonia in...
Macedonia’s Seven Steps to NATO membership
Formally, there are seven steps, however, two are essential for Macedonia to have full-fledged NATO membership. The process, according to statements, should finish by the end of the year.
The first step is the adoption of constitutional changes, that is, the formal implementation of the Prespa Agreement. The full implementation of the agreement between "Skopje-Athens" is also a formal condition...
Stoltenberg: Gruevski’s asylum is not a NATO related issue and this should be discussed among both states
NATO's General Secretary, Jens Stoltenberg has remarked that Nikola Gruevski's asylum is not a NATO-related issue but something that should be solved between Skopje and Budapest.
-I'm not the one that should comment this. It's an issue that should be discussed between Skopje and Budapest, said Stoltenberg at a press conference before the ministerial meeting of NATO's North Atlantic...
Hahn: If reforms are implemented, 2025 is a realistic date for admission of new members
In an interview with Deutsche Welle, European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn said that 2025 is a realistic date for the admission of new members from the Balkans, but only if the criteria are met.
"The date 2025 is indicative, but if the implementation of reforms is intensified, then it is quite realistic. However, all criteria...
Stoltenberg in Belgrade: NATO will accept Macedonia as soon as it adopts agreement with Greece
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg reiterated today that the implementation of the name agreement with Greece is the only way to Macedonia's NATO membership, and that there is no other way or plan B for the country's admission to the military alliance.
"NATO is ready to accept Macedonia as the 30th member very soon after the implementation of the name agreement,...
Pendarovski: Full NATO membership in the beginning of 2020
Macedonia expects to become a full member of the NATO Alliance in the first quarter of 2020, National Coordinator Stevo Pendarovski told a press conference.
He pointed out that accession talks should be completed by the end of the year, and then we will wait for ratification in the Greek parliament.
"We expect accession talks to end by the New Year...
Government announces, the protocol for NATO membership will be signed in January 2019
In January 2019, the protocol for NATO membership will be signed, meaning that Macedonia will start to participate in NATO structures - but without the right to vote, and the accession negotiations with the Alliance begin in the second half of this year, the government announced today.
After signing the protocol for membership, the Government informs that ratification in all...
Ivanov: Macedonia deserves NATO membership without additional conditions
President Gjorge Ivanov, at a meeting with US Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer, again stressed that he does not accept the agreement reached between Macedonia and Greece as it violates the Constitution and the laws and harms Macedonia's national interests, reports the presidential office.
At the meeting they discussed the current political situation and further strengthening, enrichment and...
Osmani: Negotiations with the EU will be difficult, long-lasting and expensive
Today at a press conference in Government, Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs, Bujar Osmani and Special Adviser to the President of the Government for Euro-Atlantic Integration, Bojan Maricic presented the negotiating structure for Macedonia's accession to the European Union, which they said was a process that will be difficult, long-lasting, expensive and where there will be very difficult...
Stoltenberg formally hands over NATO invitation to Zaev
Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, has handed over a formal invitation to Prime Minister Zoran Zaev to begin membership negotiations today in Brussels.
“The agreement over the name has removed all obstacles to opening accession talks. You have made crucial progress that paves the way for your country to become a full member of NATO. Now, detailed accession negotiations...
Government organizes large public celebrations in 15 cities after invitation to join NATO
The government has organized "large public celebrations" for the invitation to join NATO, in 15 cities across the country, along with over 40 domestic artists and musicians on Saturday, 14th of July.
"Macedonia is starting a new chapter - we received an invitation for NATO membership and a date for negotiations with the EU. We stand side by side with...
Stoltenberg: Invitation to NATO membership once the Treaty with Greece is fulfilled
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expects that following the agreement with Greece, Macedonia will be asked to begin accession negotiations with NATO.
Stoltenberg stated at today's pre-conference, Macedonia will become a NATO member using the new name Republic of Northern Macedonia.
“I expect that after the historic agreement reached last month in the name dispute, we will invite Skopje to commence...
