Zaev gives the big news: We're very close to solving the name issue.

In the question of when the long-awaited telephone conversation with his Greek counterpart, Alexis Tsipras, Zaev replied that perhaps the call will be on Macedonia's part, but the date and exact time are unknown.

Maybe we'll call to Athens and hope this happens very soon. I wouldn't like to give additional comments other than what was said in the MPJ's statement. This shows that we're really close to the solution, but it's very important to be stable and long-term and to be 100% sure of generations to come and cultivate this society with the agreement we'll reach. As you can see, I'm optimistic, although it's not easy”, Zaev said.

The prime minister voiced his conviction that if a name agreement is reached, then even at the NATO Summit, which will be held on 11 July and 12 July, the invitation for full membership in NATO will be accepted and ratification will begin in the assembly of member states.