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Foreign Secretary statement on Macedonian vote

A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the decision of the Macedonian Parliament to implement the Prespa Agreement.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 皇冠体育app Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP
Published
11 January 2019
This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Today, Macedonia鈥檚 Parliament voted in favour of amendments to the country鈥檚 constitution to implement the Prespa Agreement. We look forward to the Agreement being ratified by the Greek Parliament. This will end a long-standing dispute between the two countries and open the way for Macedonia to progress towards NATO and EU membership.

Following the historic result, Foreign Secretary said:

皇冠体育app UK strongly welcomes the vote in Macedonia鈥檚 Parliament today in favour of implementing the Prespa Agreement. This is an historic moment for Macedonia.

This marks a major step towards resolving the long-standing Name Issue with Greece, and brings the country closer to a more secure, stable and prosperous future at the heart of the Euro-Atlantic community.

Implementation of the Agreement will unlock greater opportunities for Macedonia鈥檚 young people and demonstrates what can be achieved with courage, determination and a vision for the future.

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Published 11 January 2019