Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has returned extremely pleased and optimistic from the NATO Summit held in London over the past two days. Zaev stressed that he stood shoulder to shoulder at the NATO summit, as an equal and almost full-fledged member of all Alliance leaders, and was greeted and welcomed as such. He said he …
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In response to a question about French President Emmanuel Macron’s blockade in October to North Macedonia’s EU accession process, as part of Tuesday’s ‘NATO Engages’ conference in London, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said the decision had caused great disappointment among Macedonian citizens. “It was really unfair for us, we’ve been a candidate country for fifteen …
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The government delegation headed by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev is attending the NATO Summit in London, marking the 70th anniversary of the Alliance’s existence. The government delegation led by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, today before the NATO leaders’ meeting in London, had a meeting with former senior officials and ambassadors of the Alliance and the …
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The United States deposited its ratification of North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo wrote on Twitter. “Pleased to announce the United States deposited its ratification of North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol. One step closer to welcoming North Macedonia as NATO’s 30th Ally!” wrote Pompeo. The Unites States Senate ratified the protocol …
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Radmila Sekerinska says it would be irresponsible to do anything that would endanger the membership to NATO. We demanded member states to hurry and we should use the time wisely. The issue is important to us and it is not right to delay it. Postponing the elections is …
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France’s National Assembly ratified North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol at a plenary session on Thursday. The bill to approve the ratification of North Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol, presented by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, was on top of the agenda at Thursday’s plenary session. Following a debate attended by representatives from all political …
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North Macedonia produced solid results in the fight against corruption. However, the judiciary needs to be transformed to be made more efficient in line with the European standards and values, concluded Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and EU Commissioner Věra Jourova at a meeting in Skopje. A sustainable solution is needed, in a transparent and professional …
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The Dutch Senate ratified Tuesday the NATO Accession Protocol for North Macedonia, wrote Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov on Facebook. After the approval of the Netherlands, only two countries, France and Spain, remain to ratify the document, which will allow the country to become the 30th member of NATO. Defense Minister Radmila Shekerinska said earlier that …
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We understand that the signal that was given was very negative and we do not want this to cause a reaction against France and its position, but this message should not be perceived as a negative action towards Macedonia. France believes that all countries of the region are part of the European continent, but it …
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North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, during Thursday’s Q&A session in Parliament, said that the ambassador’s post in NATO must be filled as soon as possible. “The government filling the NATO Ambassador post is a priority,is committed to nominating ambassadors for at least half of the vacant ambassador posts and consultations are underway with the …
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I’m coming here to reaffirm and reinforce America’s strong support for North Macedonia and its European path and perspective, United States Special Representative for the Western Balkans, Matthew Palmer said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after his meeting in Skopje with Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov, Palmer said he was pleased he was back again to see …
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg posted on Twitter that he had spoke with PM Zoran Zaev over the phone to reaffirm Alliance’s commitment to North Macedonia’s accession. “Good phone call with PM Zoran Zaev to reaffirm NATO’s commitment to North Macedonia’s accession. The ratification process is well on track & I look forward to North …
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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 …
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Italy 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. Defense Minister Radmila Shekerinska expressed her gratitude for the ratification on her …
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Misinformation is used to depict NATO membership as something that is not good for the country. Big players try to convince people that the country is not on the right track, says Zoran Jankovic, Chief of NATO Liaison Office in Skopje, in an interview with Radio Free Europe. As for the possibility of North Macedonia …
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Skopje is waiting for the NATO membership process to be completed by the end of the year, and next month to receive a date for the start of negotiations with the European Union. President Stevo Pendarovski has expressed optimism that the European Council will set a date next month for the start of accession negotiations …
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North Macedonia’s chances of becoming a NATO member at the December summit have been reduced to theoretical after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s attempt to form a government failed. The ratification of Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol has not been passed in Italy, the UK, the United States, Spain and Iceland, while in the Netherlands the …
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The Czech Parliament ratified Thursday North Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol. North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev attended the parliamentary session. On February 6th, member states signed the protocol on the accession of North Macedonia to NATO. Following its ratification by all 29 states, North Macedonia will officially become a full-fledged member of NATO.
Matthew Palmer, US special envoy to the Western Balkans, said he was confident that North Macedonia would soon become NATO’s 30th member. “There are several member states that should ratify the accession protocol, including the United States. It requires an internal procedure in the Senate and hopefully everything will be completed by December. If that …
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Independence Day- 8 September 1991 showed us that freedom and sovereignty have the most beautiful colors. That the joy, happiness and beauty that overwhelmed the country back then should be remembered and carried within whenever we are faced with temptations and barriers on our path. These are our colors, the colors of independence and freedom, …
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