Dimitrov holds farewell meeting with UK Ambassador Garrett


Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov held Wednesday farewell meeting with the outgoing UK Ambassador to Macedonia, Charles Garrett, the Foreign Ministry said. Minister Dimitrov praised the important role of Ambassador Garrett in the development of bilateral relations. He said that his professionalism and personal engagement were of utmost importance to improve cooperation in various fields, from […]

Garrett: Deal paves Macedonia’s way into NATO, EU


British Ambassador to Macedonia Charles Garrett on Wednesday welcomed the agreement reached by the premiers Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras on the Macedonia-Greece name dispute saying it would pave Macedonia’s way for integration into the EU and NATO. According to him, it is beneficial not only for Macedonia, but also for the region. Ambassador Garrett, […]

Ambassador Garrett: Name dispute settlement is main security issue in region


The name dispute settlement is the main security issue for the region, says British Ambassador Charles Garrett. In an interview with Telma TV station Ambassador Garrett says he expects Macedonia and Greece to make a compromise, whereas the solution will be a turning point in Macedonia’s future. “I am a cautious optimist. I see the talks […]

The expulsion of the Russian agent prompts debates in Skopje


 Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov has clarified the decision for the expulsion of the Russian diplomat in the wake of the so called Skriptal case.“We notified the Russian authorities about our decision to expel one Russian diplomat, in close consultation with our partners and allies, in full solidarity with the UK, as well as to protect […]

Western Balkans in historical momentum towards European perspective


The Western Balkans is in a historical momentum related to the European perspective, which will begin in Jan. 2018 and should be completed by 2025, Deputy PM for European Affairs Bujar Osmani said at conference “The Future of Berlin Process.” It will define the framework which will be announced by the EC President Jean-Claude Juncker in […]