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At UN, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia ‘encouraged’ on name issue
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It also obliges them countries to continue negotiations under the auspices of the Secretary-General to try to reach agreement. Since 1999, Matthew Nimetz, the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on the issue, has been holding talks with the two sides and proposed compromise names.
“I hope that, as two neighbouring countries that have lived and will live with one another, we will be able to find a mutually acceptable solution,” Mr. Ivanov said today. “It will be a big step for us, but a huge step towards fulfilling the common vision for our whole region.
“I must tell you that I am encouraged with the situation in the region. The more intensive [the] communication and cooperation, the better [the] understanding and respect. By accepting the dialogue as the only way to overcome the inherited problems and open issues, we create one new ambience.”
Mr. Ivanov said his country was ready to begin accession negotiations with the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), but was unable to do so.
“My country is still waiting in front of the doors of these two organizations due to the acts of our southern neighbour, which are contrary to the obligations undertaken by the 1995 Interim Agreement.”
The President stressed that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was committed to resolving its dispute with Greece in line with the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions and international law.
“Our name is concerned, our right to self-identification and human dignity,” he said.