The two main priorities of the new government coalition in Macedonia are the solution to the longstanding dispute with Greece regarding the constitutional name of the state and the joining of NATO under the reference “Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” said DUI’s party leader, Ali Ahmeti for an interview for the Greek daily newspaper “Kathimerini”
“Solving the name dispute is one of the biggest priorities. We are neighbors and our joint future is the European Union. Greece must carry the torch that will lead us towards the EU”, said Ahmeti, saying that the country can join NATO under the temporary reference before the talks concerning the name dispute continue.
According to Ahmeti, a decision has to be made in order for the things to move forward.
“We have to take into account the geopolitical issues and to work hard for the Western Balkans to join in because everyone will benefit”, said Ahmeti.
Ahmeti said that Macedonia is not a threat for Greece.
“I want to stress categorically that there aren’t any territorial pretensions towards Greece in order to convince Athens that Greece will not face any threats from its northern neighbor”, said DUI’s party leader.
