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Dimitrov-Kotzias: Open and constructive dialogue will contribute to mutual trust
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov and his Greek colleague, Nikos Kotzias, at the margins of the ministerial meeting in Brussels had talks about the name dispute and the measures of building trust.
"We talked about the further promotion of the measures of trust and the promotion of our cooperation. During the meeting, we spoke about the process of...
Dimitrov and Kotzias discussed communication mechanisms between the two countries
The communication modalities between the two countries, as well as the communication mechanisms within the European Union, were part of the topics discussed by the foreign ministers of Macedonia and Greece, Nikola Dimitrov and Nikos Kotzias, who met on the sidelines of the meeting between the Foreign Ministers of EU countries in Brussels.
"We talked about communication issues, communication mechanisms...
Dimitrov and Kotzias will talk about the name dispute in Brussels
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov and his Greek colleague, Nikos Kotzias will have a bilateral meeting in Brussels, on the margins of the meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the EU countries.
According to the announcements, Dimitrov and Kotzias will discuss the name dispute including the measures for building trust.
Before leaving for Brussels, Kotzias...
Dimitrov will not react to Kotzias over the stickers from Greek customs officers
The future of the region was the topic of the bilateral meeting between Macedonian Foreign Minister, Nikola Dimitrov, and his Greek counterpart, Nikos Kotzias, as well as the four-way meeting that takes place today in Thessaloniki, attended by government officials from Bulgaria and Albania .
“We discussed what we can do to create a positive vision for the future and...
Kotizas: The issues are being solved and there should be no room for fear of reaching a compromise
The talks for solving the name dispute aren't focusing on the identity, said today in Thessaloniki the Head of the Greek diplomacy, Nikos Kotzias, replying to a question whether during a briefing session with Greek journalists after the meetings in New York he has said that the negotiations include talks about the identity, the language, and the nation....
Dimitrov and Kotzias didn’t have any talks about joint commission to go through the school books
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov and his Greek colleague, Nikos Kotzias, during the meeting in New York didn't speak about forming fo a joint commission but a meeting of experts in history confirmed the MFA for Meta agency.
"What was discussed in New York between Dimitrov and Kotzias was towards an initiative on part of Macedonia dated...
Kotzias has assessed that the name dispute can be resolved though “package-negotiations”
As soon as the 72nd UN General Assembly has ended, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Nikos Kotzias has briefed Greek media about the solution for the name dispute with Macedonia.
According to the writings of the Greek media, he has said that the name dispute has four acts i.e. the name and the use of its name,...
Dimitrov and Kotzias had talks in New York about building measures of trust and the name dispute
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov, had a working dinner last night in New York with his Greek colleague, Nikos Kotzias, during which, as was announced by MFA, they had talks about building trust among both countries and the process of surpassing the name differences.
MFA's press release doesn't reveal more details about the meeting, which was last...
There is an open window for talks about the name dispute, said Kotzias after the meeting with Guterres
Macedonia and the name dispute were one of the subjects that last night in New York were discussed by the Head of the Greek Diplomacy, NikosKotzias and the UN's General Secretary, Antonio Guterres.
As the Greek MFA announced, regarding the name dispute and the talks with the mediation of the Matthew Niemtiz, Kotzias has said that "there is an...
Kotzias in an official visit in Skopje with meetings with the state leadership and the political parties
The Head of the Greek diplomacy, Nikos Kotzias is on a one-day visit to Macedonia, during which he will have one to one meetings with state leadership representatives.
Kotzias, who arrived in Macedonia by car, firstly will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov, after which both will have a press conference.
After the meeting with Dimitrov,...
Dimitrov: The process for resolving the name dispute has just begun
Today, the Minister of Foriegn Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov, did not want comment on exactly what was said at this morning’s meeting with his Greek counterpart, Nikos Kotzias. He said it would not be correct to comment that they would only discuss confidence building measures, taking into account that trust is crucial to good relations.
“It’s necessary to determine what is...
Kotzias and Dimitrov will not be discussing the name dispute
The name dispute will not be the subject of the forthcoming meeting of the Head of the Macedonian diplomacy Nikola Dimitrov with his Greek colleague, Nikos Kotzias in Skopje, as was confirmed for Meta by its sources.
As usually, Kotzias will arrive in Skopje by car in order to avoid landing on the "Alexander the Great" airport.
Next Thursday,...
MFA: Kotzias will visit Skopje but the exact date of visit still hasn’t been determined
The exact date when the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias, will visit Macedonia is still unknown, announced the Macedonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Meta News Agency, after reports in the Greek media that the visit will occur on the 31st of August.
The MFA said that the meeting is planned for the end of the month, but...
Kotzias had an “interesting and serious” meeting with Nimetz
I had a very interesting and serious meeting with Mr Nimetz, who recently visited Skopje. He briefed me on the atmosphere he encountered there, stated Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias, after meeting with Matthew Nimetz in Brussels today.
“ I briefed him on our thinking following the meetings we had with our northern neighbor's new government. We agreed to stay...
Kotzias: The new government has toned down the rhetoric but basically nothing has changed
The new government has toned down the rhetoric and the communication level is more correct, however, in substance, I have not seen anything new, said Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias in an interview with "Euroactive" while talking about the new government.
He stressed that during his upcoming visit to Skopje in August, he will talk to the Macedonian Foreign Minister,...
Kotzias to Dimitrov: Greece will not allow entry into NATO under the provisional name
Greece supports the territorial integrity of its northern neighbour, said Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias at a joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia, Nikola Dimitrov.
He ruled out the possibility that Greece will allow Macedonia to join the EU and NATO under its provisional reference.
“Now, Macedonia wants to be a member of several international organizations. We...
Kotzias: Macedonia and Albania should behave democratically
Macedonia and Albania have to understand that it is necessary for them to start functioning democratically and to implement the democratic principles of the European Union, said the chief of the Greek diplomacy, Nikos Kotzias, after the Council for EU’s foreign policy. In a statement given for the Greek national broadcasting service, Kotzias stressed that the at the Council...
The regional summit between Macedonia, Greece, Bulgaria and Albania has been postponed until after the elections
The second regional summit of the foreign ministers of Greece, Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria has been postponed because of the elections in Macedonia and due to the recent political turbulence in Sofia after the presidential elections.
Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias, who initiated the regional meeting, announced that the four ministers agreed that instead of late November, the meeting should...
Greece Predicts New Pressure To Resolve Name Dispute After Elections in Macedonia
Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias expects new and further pressure for a faster resolution over the name dispute after the parliamentary elections in December in Macedonia.
In an interview with the Greek newspaper "Kathimerini", Kotzias said that only the two countries should dedicate themselves to negotiations within a format under the umbrella of the United Nations and under the baton...
Kotzias defended Macedonia from EU-Sanctions in Luxembourg?
Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias, apparently strongly opposed the idea of European sanctions on Macedonia at yesterday's Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg.
According to Kotzias, the EU will not help Macedonia through sanctions and public pressure, but by acting through more diplomatic channels aimed at developing a culture of compromise, democratic dialogue, and democracy in the work of the media.
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