“Northern Macedonia chooses to connect to a ‘strategic partner’ with the United States”
AdvertisementIn Feb. Northern Macedonia refused to participate in the resolutions, a decision reflecting the rehabilitation of the country’s main ally, the country’s foreign minister, Eurone.
“In this definitive situation, we have chosen to vote in an agreement with our strategic partner, the United States, as there is no alignment in the context of foreign policy and the general security of the EU,” Mukunsky said: “This means that we support the need to protect the integrity of Ukraine and regional sovereignty.”
Mukunsky justified the status of North Macedonia, emphasizing the key role in the current ceasefire, and recognizing the sovereignty of Ukraine at the same time. “The Trump administration is fully supported by the process of running the secretary Rubio and the entire committee, and it is aimed at finding a peaceful solution soon. In my opinion, there are very talented diplomats in the United States,” Mukunsky said. “Eventually, Ukraine is a sovereign nation that must make decisions on its own,” he concluded.
Despite the commitment to maintain strong relations with the United States, Mukunsky said Northern Macedonia is still in conjunction with European goals. The Minister said that there are three major constants and variables in the Northern Macedonian foreign policy. “One of them is the total alignment and general protection with the EU foreign policy. Second our adhesion with NATO. The third is our strategic joint. We have a formal strategic joint with the United States,” he said.
Northern Macedonia adhesion to the EU: 20 years later
20 years ago, Northern Macedonia applied for the European Union and gained the status of a candidate in the country, but was sued by Bulgaria in the constitutional amendment.
“If we are sure there are corporate guarantees, if Bulgaria complies with the same rules on the protection of minority rights in Bulgaria, the important thing is not constitutional changes, but to find a way.”
However, Mukunsky needs clear answers: “Is this the last job? If these constitutional changes are introduced, is there a guarantee that there will be no vet for six months or a year after bilateral problems?” Due to the country’s name, scoopjee faces new tensions with Greece, and some ministers refused to add “North” prefix, and ended three -member disputes in the name of the country, despite the end of the Brespa agreement. “I can never say that I am happy in the presfa contract, I believe it is beneficial, or I believe it is reasonable to change the name of a nation, especially in the 21st century,” Foreign Minister added:
Fight on Russia’s growing influence on Balkan
Mukksky emphasized the importance of expanding the European Union to oppose the growing influence of Russia on the balconies. “I think it is necessary to widen for many reasons, but in the view of safety, one of the main reasons is to reduce Russia’s harmful influence in our region,” he said. “Russian influence, especially in the balcans, is cheap. They know how to use it.”
In addition to the bilateral issues with Greece and Bulgaria, the European Commission also points to the obstacles for the onset of adhesion negotiations, and serious concerns about shortage progress and corruption by strengthening the independence of the judiciary.
