Stoltenberg: We are ready to welcome you into the NATO family


NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised North Macedonia’s journey towards European and transatlantic integration during a visit to Skopje on Monday (3 June 2019), saying: “NATO membership will bring greater security and prosperity for all the people of North Macedonia.” At a press conference with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, Mr. Stoltenberg also highlighted that foreign …

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NATO chief Stoltenberg in Skopje: We look forward to having you amidst us


NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is staying for a two day visit to Skopje. During his first day of visit, he congratulated the country for the achievements that it has made and that NATO is looking forward to having North Macedonia as part of its structures. Stoltenberg made these comments after a reception organized in …

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Stoltenberg and North Atlantic Council arrive in Skopje


NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the North Atlantic Council are paying an official visit to North Macedonia. Stoltenberg and the NATO ambassadors are expected to arrive at the Skopje International Airport later on Sunday, followed by a reception in the Parliament. On Monday, the NATO officials will be welcomed with highest state and military …

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Almost half of member countries have ratified North Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol


North Macedonia is half way into its process for the full ratification of the NATO’s accession protocol by parliaments of member countries. So far, half of the member states have ratified this protocol, the government says. “So far, 13 out of 29 member states have ratified the protocol. We have been announced that the procedures …

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Stoltenberg: Congratulations Pendarovski on winning the elections


NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg congratulates Stevo Pendarovski on winning the sixth presidential elections in North Macedonia. “Congratulations Stevo Pendarovski on winning the presidential elections. Looking forward to working with you on welcoming North Macedonia as NATO’s 30th member,” Stoltenberg tweeted.

US President Trump submits North Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol to Senate


US president Donald Trump has submitted North Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol to the Senate for ratification. “I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to its ratification, the Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of the Republic of North Macedonia (the “Protocol”).  The Protocol was signed in Brussels on …

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Hamáček: Czech Republic supports North Macedonia’s NATO and EU membership


North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev held a meeting Wednesday in Skopje with a delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Government Jan Hamáček, focusing on longstanding bilateral relations and support to North Macedonia and its policies. PM Zoran Zaev pointed out that North Macedonia’s Government remains committed to the Euro-Atlantic reform …

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Polish Parliament ratifies North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol


The Polish Parliament ratifies North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol on Thursday. 388 lawmakers voted in favor, one against and two abstentions. The accession of North Macedonia to NATO will contribute to stabilization of the Balkans and will help in continuation of the reforms in this part of Europe. The entry of North Macedonia into NATO …

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State Department asks US Senate to ratify North Macedonia’s NATO accession


The US Department of State officially submitted to the US Senate all the necessary documents for ratification of North Macedonia’s NATO accession protocol, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in his speech at the reception to celebrate NATO’s 70th anniversary at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington DC. “This year, we’re preparing to welcome …

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Stoltenberg: North Macedonia will soon become 30th NATO member


With your support, North Macedonia will soon become the thirtieth member of our Alliance, said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in his address to the United States Congress. “And NATO’s door remains open,” Stoltenberg said. “What started in 1949 with 12 members, has proven a powerful force for peace. An Alliance that others strive to …

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Poland to ratify North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol


The Parliament in Poland is set to ratify North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol on Thursday morning, said Polish Ambassador to the country Wojciech Jerzy Tyciński Wednesday at a diplomatic panel titled ‘Road to Brussels’, organized as part of the NATO week. “It’s not a coincidence that the ratification vote is taking place these days,” Tyciński …

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Dimitrov and Reeker meet in Washington DC: Looking forward to you joining NATO, reforms imperative


Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov, during his first day of the working visit to Washington DC, met with Philip Reeker, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs and US Congressman Brendan Boyle. The talks were focused on the pace of the reform process as a prerequisite …

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JPC: Visible progress in fulfilling strategic goals – membership in NATO and EU


North Macedonia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrej Zernovski addressed Thursday the 16th meeting of EU-North Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) held in Strasbourg under the joint Chairmanship of Alojz Peterle, Chair of the EP delegation and Goran Milevski, Chair of the North Macedonia’s Parliament delegation. In his address to JPC members, Zernovski said, “We are proud of …

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Bekteshi: NATO ensures stability, new record of investments is expected in 2019


NATO accession ensures North Macedonia’s stability and security, contributing to the record rise in investments, said Minister of Economy Kreshnik Bekteshi. Economy Minister Bekteshi told local TV station Gura that most of the investors come from the EU, United States and Turkey, while a new record is expected in 2019 – about EUR 1 billion …

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NATO’s accession makes the business sector optimistic


North Macedonia’s accession in the NATO has made the business sector more optimistic.  The government is expecting foreign investments to grow, more jobs to be created and more positive trends for the business sector. However, the opposition has accused the government of making the country poorer, claiming that foreign investors are leaving. However, the business …

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