Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Prime Minister Zoran Zaev to NATO headquarters on Monday (12 June 2017) for talks on the partnership between the Alliance and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The Secretary General congratulated Prime Minister Zaev on his appointment and welcomed the formation of a new government. <\/p>\n
Mr. Stoltenberg encouraged all political parties to focus on necessary reforms, including on good governance and the rule of law. He noted that these reforms will benefit all citizens of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and will further advance the countrys Euro-Atlantic aspirations. We want to see your country as part of a stable, democratic and prosperous region, he added. <\/p>\n
Calling Skopje an important partner for NATO, the Secretary General also thanked Prime Minister Zaev for his countrys contribution to NATOs Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan. He noted that the Alliance will continue to support Skopjes path towards Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership. <\/p>\n
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Read the original: Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Prime Minister Zoran Zaev to NATO headquarters on Monday (12 June 2017) for talks on the partnership between the Alliance and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The Secretary General congratulated Prime Minister Zaev on his appointment and welcomed the formation of a new government. Continue reading
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