Italy and United Kingdom ratify North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol
Italy has ratified North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol on Wednesday
The Italian lower house Chamber of Deputies approved the protocol, but its ratification in the Senate was postponed due to the political crisis, which was resolved by the formation of a new Italian government.
North Macedonia’s Defense Minister Radmila Shekerinska expressed her gratitude for the ratification on her official Facebook profile.
“Thanks Italy! Another ratification of the NATO accession protocol“,Shekerinska posted on Facebook.
Shortly after, the United Kingdom’s Parliament also ratified the country’s NATO Accession Protocol.
UK Foreign Minister Dominic Raab announced the news of the ratification on Twitter.
“I’m delighted to sign North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol today with Ambassador Aleksandra Miovska. I look forward to North Macedonia joining the NATO family and attending the NATO Leaders’ Meeting in London to help promote international peace and security,” wrote Raab.
I’m delighted to sign North Macedonia’s @NATO Accession Protocol today with Ambassador @a_miovska. I look forward to ?? joining the NATO family and attending the NATO Leaders’ Meeting in London to help promote international peace and security. #WeAreNATO #NATOLondon pic.twitter.com/B198Il7wxD
— Dominic Raab (@DominicRaab) October 16, 2019
“Honoured to attend the ceremony of signing of NATO Accession Protocol for North Macedonia at FCO. Thank you Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. It is a clear signal of the constant UK’s support for us. 30th Member in the Alliance family”, tweeted Ambassador Miovska.
Honoured to attend the ceremony of signing of @NATO Accession Protocol for North Macedonia at @FCO. Thank you Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab. It is a clear signal of the constant UK’s support for us. 30th Member in the Alliance family.@MKembassyUK #WeAreNATO#NATOLondon pic.twitter.com/kqy5NmLCjP
— Aleksandra Miovska (@a_miovska) October 16, 2019
So far, 24 out of 29 member states have ratified North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol.