Merkel in Athens: Bold approach is a prerequisite for resolving the name issue


For all of us in Europe, it is good to have an important resolution here with regard to the issue of North Macedonia, and bold approach is a prerequisite for this, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday at a meeting with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos. Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos in his statements at the beginning of the meeting with the Germany’s Chancellor did not mention the Prespa Agreement at all, nor did he talk about the so-called Greek national issues.

“We note the bold efforts by Greece towards the neighboursGreek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos in his statements at the beginning of the meeting with the Germany’s Chancellor did not mention the Prespa Agreement at all, nor did he talk about the so-called Greek national issues. in the Western Balkans, Greece’s contribution to a common denominator, consistency, and this is related to the issue of North Macedonia. The result is not only good for the future of your neighboring country, but, in my opinion, it is good for Greece and for all of us in Europe to have an important resolution here, but very bold approach is necessary for this,” Chancellor Merkel said.