Mogherini/Hahn: We express our wholehearted congratulations on Parliament’s vote

‘We express our wholehearted congratulations on the Parliament’s vote on the constitutional changes today. This is a crucial step in implementing the historic Prespa Agreement. Political leaders and citizens alike have shown their determination to seize this unique and historic opportunity in solving one of the oldest disputes in the region, and decisively move forward on the European Union path,’ Mogherini and Hahn say.

The EU, they say, strongly supports this agreement which ‘sets an example of reconciliation for the region and Europe as a whole.’

‘As we are awaiting the completion of the next steps leading to the full implementation of the Prespa Agreement, the European Union remains firmly committed to continue to fully support and accompany the country towards its common strategic goal of EU integration,’ the joint statement reads.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg extended congratulation to Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on the parliament’s final vote on the Prespa Agreement.

‘NATO strongly supports the full implementation of the agreement, which is an important contribution to a stable and prosperous region,’ Stoltenberg tweeted.