EU welcomes new Macedonia name

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Moghrini and Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn greeted him through a joint statement resolving Macedonia's name, ending a multiyear-old dispute between Skopje and Athens. This is not only deserved in recognition of Macedonia's significant reform results but will help and in full implementation of the agreement in the interest of both states, the region and the EU in general is said in the statement.

The bloc's two top officials expressed consideration for the persons who contributed to reaching this named historical agreement. But the leader of the largest opposition party in the country, V MRO- The DPMNE's Hristian Mickoski reacted sharply immediately after the treaty's sealing, claiming it was a difficult day for the Republic of Macedonia and its citizens.

Mickoski called this development a capitulation agreement.

No matter how Zoran Zaev demonstrates euphoria, you can see from a distance that this is a loss. Negotiations were kept secret. The opposition and VMRO were not involved in the talks, it is now clear why. In essence, the so-called contract is the admission of all Greek positions”, he said.

Greece has struggled to change Macedonia's name since the country declared Pavaresia in 1991. The 27-year-old stalemate between the two neighbouring countries was closed the day before thanks to the new name “Republic of Northern Macedonia”.

The United States of America was the first to welcome the deal.

Through a statement, The UN stressed that the resolution of what had been returned to the Gorani “the Gorani” name would benefit both countries, as well as regional security and development. /Top Channel