2 hours agoUN Says Progress Possible in Greece-Macedonia Conflict
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The United Nations said progress can be made in resolving the 26-year dispute between Athens and Skopje regarding Macedonia's name. UN spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters that “has had a positive moment in UN-mediated talks” and that the “solution can be found with the right spirit [...]
UN spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters that “has had a positive moment in UN-brokered talks” and that the “solution can be found with the right spirit of compromise by leadership and people of both countries”.
Matthew Nimetz, the UN envoy for the contest, will stay in Greece and Macedonia from tomorrow for talks with the parties.
Nimetz has not yet commented on the ideas he has presented to them.
Greece refuses to recognise Macedonia by that name, saying that this suggests Skopje has territorial claims on a northern Greek region, which is also called Macedonia.
The convention dates back to 1991, when Macedonia has declared independence and it has complicated this country's efforts for integration into NATO and the European Union.
In the United Nations, Macedonia is formally known as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
