Pompeo and Le Drian support North Macedonia’s accession to the EU

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian have expressed their support to North Macedonia’s EU accession. “Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Le Drian exchanged views on the importance of EU accession for North Macedonia and Albania, on support for Ukraine, and on holding Iran accountable for its ongoing …

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Palmer: We will try to convince the EU to change its position on the Western Balkans before the Zagreb Summit

State Department Special Envoy for the Western Balkans Matthew Palmer said that the United States wants the Western Balkans to have a European perspective, and he said he would try to persuade the European Union. He made the comments at a press conference in Belgrade after meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. Palmer said they …

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Palmer: The United States is a friend and partner of North Macedonia

The United States is a friend and partner of North Macedonia and remains committed to this relationship and the country’s European integration that includes both a path forward towards NATO and EU, said U.S. Special Representative for the Western Balkans, Matthew Palmer. Over the past two days, Palmer met with President Stevo Pendarovski, FM Nikola …

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Schweitzer-Bluhm: We look forward to welcoming you in NATO and start the EU netogiations

For over 25 years, the citizens of North Macedonia want to see the country taking its place in Western institutions. That desire will become a reality this year. The United States looks forward to welcoming North Macedonia as a 30th NATO member in the coming months, and we also strongly support the start of accession …

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US Vice-President Biden to Zaev: Your premiership will be rightly remembered

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has received a letter from former United States Vice-President Joe Biden, who says it was an honor to meet and exchange views with Zaev at the recent Munich Security Conference. “Let me once more congratulate you on the historic Prespa Agreement with Greece. I believe this breakthrough will prove …

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Former US Ambassador to Skopje Philip Reeker on an official visit

Philip Reeker, Civilian Deputy and Political Adviser to the Commander of the United States European Command and incoming Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, is paying a visit to Skopje on Monday. Reeker, who served as U.S. Ambassador to the country between 2008-2011, is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev …

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BRIMA survey suggests that citizens of North Macedonia are divided over issues of foreign policy

Citizens of North Macedonia are divided regarding the foreign policy of the four superpowers: USA, Russia, China and European Union. This is suggested by an opinion poll conducted from 22 November to 6 December by BRIMA agency, part of Gallup International. Respondents have replied that the US, Russia and China’s foreign policy is a threat for …

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Lavrov: Constitutional changes imposed by blackmailing and bribing lawmakers

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Greek newspaper Efimerida ton Syntakton that constitutional changes were imposed by blackmailing and bribing the lawmakers and by direct interference of foreign diplomats. Lavrov said that “large and continuous interfering of NATO and EU in the internal affairs of Macedonia is obvious.” “The referendum as it is …

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The Kosovo army is being established with the blessings and support of the United States

Kosovo’s political leadership is determined to go forward with the establishment of the country’s military armed forces, despite reactions from Belgrade and Brussels. The proposal to transform the Kosovo Security Forces (FSK) into a regular army will be tabled in parliament for vote on December 14 and all indications are that it will pass. The …

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Pompeo – Kim Jong Un meeting in North Korea for talks on denuclearization

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday he expects to hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he hopes will lead North Korea to give up a nuclear weapons program that potentially threatens the United States, Reuters reported. Pompeo posted a photograph of himself on Twitter on Sunday waving from …

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Fifty-five US Peace Corps volunteers arrive in Macedonia

A new group of fifty-five Americans will arrive Sunday to serve as volunteers in the US Peace Corps in Macedonia. Upon their arrival, volunteers will begin their two-year mission aimed at improving the English language programme in schools and community development in Macedonia. Mark Hannafin, Director for Peace Corps Macedonia, will welcome the volunteers at …

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President Ivanov delivers lecture at Wayne State University in Detroit

Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov delivered a lecture at the prestigious Wayne State University in Detroit during his working visit to the United States. Ivanov, who was announced as a supporter of the principles of market economy and political pluralism, addressed on the topic “Birth of a New World: Challenges and Opportunities for Generations Y, Z, …

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Former US President Bush: Vote and participate in this historic decision

The Prespa Agreement is a courageous and fair compromise and it will set Macedonia on a course to enter the European Union and NATO. I urge every citizen of Macedonia to participate in this historic decision and vote in your national referendum later this month, former US President George W. Bush said in the letter to the …

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Macedonia welcomes US Defence Secretary Mattis with the highest state honors

US Defence Secretary James Mattis arrived at the Skopje International Airport early Monday. Defence Minister Radmila Sekerinska welcomed Mattis at the airport after which he left for a meeting with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. The meeting is to be followed by a joint press conference. Earlier this week Mattis announced his plan to travel to …

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US Defense Secretary Mattis on an official visit to Macedonia on Monday

US Defense Secretary James Mattis will pay an official visit to Macedonia on Monday. Secretary Mattis is expected to meet with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and Defense Minister Radmila Sekerinska, followed by a joint media statement. Mattis will express U.S. clear support to the coming referendum on the name agreement, but also concern over Moscow’s …

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Former US Ambassador Pardew: North Macedonia sounds great

– The name Republic of North Macedonia sounds great and depicts the reality and history of the region, said ex-US ambassador James Pardew, who is a keynote speaker at the 98th Rose-Roth Seminar taking place in Skopje. According to the former US special Balkans envoy, the premiers of Greece and Macedonia have demonstrated enormous political courage …

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