Emri, nesër mbahet raundi i ri i bisedimeve


Kryeministri grek, Aleksis Cipras inkurajon palën maqedonase të merr vendime të rënda, por të domosdoshme për zgjidhjen e emrit, pasi për Shkupin kjo është çështje ekzistenciale. Cipras sqaroi edhe një herë se ndryshimi i Kushtetutës është parakusht për një zgjidhje të qëndrueshme. “Ne nuk po negociojmë që të arrijmë një zgjidhje që do të theksonte […]

Dimitrov and Koztias to have working dinner Thursday in Vienna


The foreign ministers of Macedonia and Greece will have a working dinner Thursday evening in Vienna on the eve of their meeting with UN name mediator Matthew Nimetz on Friday, it is revealed. The news was reported by Greek media and was also confirmed by sources from the Macedonian Foreign Ministry saying that Nikola Dimitrov […]

Dimitrov: Vienna’s meeting inspires hope


Foreign minister Nikola Dimitrov has declared in a televised interview that a proper solution is required on the issue of the name, which would not humiliate anyone. “I hope that we will make efforts to move forward. Once this meeting is over, we will hold a meeting with the state leaders and the leaders of […]

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 […]

Dimitrov: Expelled Russian attempted to obtain classified information


“The decision to expel the Russian diplomat from Macedonia was reached after careful contemplation and analysis”, said FM Nikola Dimitrov on Tuesday. “The decision is based on two elements. One is the international element, i.e. the chemical weapons’ attack in Great Britain and the solidarity asked by our allies, resulting in the synchronized action we witnessed […]

Austrian FM Kneissl pays official visit to Macedonia


Austrian Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs Karin Kneissl pays Tuesday a visit to Macedonia, meeting with host Nikola Dimitrov. The meeting will focus on bilateral relations, economic cooperation potentials and their further enhancement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release. Interlocutors will also tackle Macedonia’s European integration and the […]

Kotzias to arrive in Skopje


The Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias is expected to arrive today afternoon for a two-day visit to Macedonia. The Greek delegation will arrive at the international airport Skopje. Meetings are scheduled with the head of the Macedonian diplomacy Nikola Dimitrov, and other senior state officials. As the Macedonian foreign minister announced, the two ministers will discuss […]

Kotzias in Skopje on March 22, meeting with Nimetz in Vienna on March 30


Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias will pay an official visit to Macedonia on March 22-23, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday. The Greek delegation will land at International Airport Skopje on Thursday. Greek government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos has also confirmed Kotzias’ visit to Skopje. Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov and Greek counterpart Kotzias will […]

FM Dimitrov attends 167th ‘Bergedorf’ Round Table in Sarajevo


The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia, Nikola Dimitriov addressed the 167th ‘Bergedorf’ round table in Sarajevo, titled ‘The Long Road to Europe: The Western Balkans between Domestic Challenges and Geopolitics.” ‘Today, there is a healthy political debate in Macedonia. We have managed to alter, set the media scene free. I believe we can do […]

Mitchell: USA supports Macedonia and Greece’s efforts to solve the name dispute


-“The United States supports Macedonia and Greece’s efforts to find a joint resolution to the name dispute. The only durable solution will be a joint solution. Macedonia has taken tremendous steps forward to engage in the negotiations with its Greek interlocutors and there is tremendous opportunity, greater than we have ever had”, stated thee US […]

Greek media: Kotzias to visit Skopje on March 22-23


According to Athens daily newspaper ‘Ta Nea’, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias will arrive in Skopje on March 22 for a two-day visit. The article entitled “After a slight delay, Kotzias in Skopje” describes his visit as important as the talks will focus on “the Greek proposals and the corresponding Skopje proposals” for an agreement […]

Greek media: Kotzias to visit Skopje on March 22-23


According to Athens daily newspaper ‘Ta Nea’, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias will arrive in Skopje on March 22 for a two-day visit. The article entitled “After a slight delay, Kotzias in Skopje” describes his visit as important as the talks will focus on “the Greek proposals and the corresponding Skopje proposals” for an agreement […]

US Assistant Secretary Wess Mitchell visits Skopje


US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell arrives in Skopje on Tuesday, as part of his Balkan tour. During the visit, Mitchell will meet Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov. Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said yesterday that the US official’s visit to Skopje is just a confirmation […]

Dimitrov: Macedonia wants to solve the name dispute, but it’s not entirely up to us


-“The negotiation process with Greece evolves daily, and with it, the optimism for a solution, Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov said Monday during a news conference held together with his Polish counterpart Jacek Czaputowicz. Macedonia, he pointed out, is doing all it can to reach a fair compromise that is acceptable to both sides. We are […]

Dimitrov: Macedonia wants to solve the name dispute, but it’s not entirely up to us


-“The negotiation process with Greece evolves daily, and with it, the optimism for a solution, Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov said Monday during a news conference held together with his Polish counterpart Jacek Czaputowicz. Macedonia, he pointed out, is doing all it can to reach a fair compromise that is acceptable to both sides. We are […]

Mitchell arrives in Skopje on Tuesday


US Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Wess Mitchell arrives in Skopje on Tuesday, government sources inform the media. During his visit, Mitchell will meet with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, and as confirmed by the Foreign Ministry and the head of the Macedonian Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov. The Serbian newspaper “Novosti” previously announced […]

Dimitrov – Murphy: Great opportunity for full-fledged NATO membership is offered


Today in Brussels, Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov met with Senator Chris Murphy, co-chair of the Subcommittee on Europe at the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, which included Suzan DelBeneof the United States House of Representatives. – Dimitrov and Murphy exchanged views on the current situation in the Republic of Macedonia and the region, jointly ascertaining the […]

Polish Foreign Minister on an official visit to Macedonia on Monday


Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz will pay an official visit to Macedonia on Monday, in the course of which he will meet with Macedonian counterpart Nikola Dimitrov. According to the announcement, the ministers Dimitrov and Czaputowicz will open the seventh meeting of the Polish-Macedonian cooperation in the European integration process, the so-called. “Skopje Conference” of […]

Dimitrov/Mogherini meeting: Macedonia back on the European track


Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov met with High Representative for Foreign Affairs of the EU, Federica Mogherini. The minister’s office said that the region’s stability and the European integration of Macedonia had been discussed. – Macedonia returned to the European path, both with the domestic reform agenda, as well as with the stake and determination for […]

Senior NATO and EU Officials visit Macedonia


Prime Minister Zoran Zaev will meet today with NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Ambassador Alejandro Alvargonzález and Maciej Popowski, Deputy Director General for Neighborhood Policy and EU Enlargement Negotiations, who will pay a two-day visit to the Republic of Macedonia Macedonia. According to the government press service, the visit of […]