Monday, 18 February 2013
MACEDONIA AND GREECE MUST MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION
Macedonia and Greece want to find a mutually acceptable solution for the name dispute and because of this, they must maintain communication - concluded the Chairperson of the European Affairs Committee of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia Mr. Hajrula Misini and the Ambassador of Greece to Macedonia, Mr. Theoharis Lalakos.
Mr. Misini and Mr. Lalakos shared the opinion that neighbours should help each other and that, despite the complexity, the dispute will be resolved.
Mr. Misini informed the guest about the work of the European Affairs Committee and of the National Council for European Integration of the Macedonian Assembly. He also spoke about the forthcoming local elections and the process of European integration of the country, emphasizing the High-Level Accession Dialogue between Macedonia and the EU.
Ambassador Lalakos said that he has an obligation to serve as a bridge for better communication between the parliaments, the parliamentary committees, as well as to be a link between the host country and Europe. Greece, as part of the European family, is dedicated to the European integration of the Western Balkan countries, emphasized the Greek Ambassador.
Mr. Misini added that the membership of the Republic of Macedonia in the Euro-Atlantic structures will contribute to the stability of the country and that it will also be in the interest of the neighbouring countries and of Europe in general.
Concluding the meeting, both sides expressed hope that they will continue and intensify their cooperation in future.