Obama: "I will talk to Papandreou over name issue again"
29. May 2011. | 10:00
Source: MIA
"Macedonia is a perfect example. Whenever I meet with the Macedonian President, we are talking about the name issue. This frustrates me. I promise You President Ivanov that I will again speak to Papandreou on the issue. I believe he is also ready for a solution", said Obama.
President Gjorge Ivanov took part late Friday at the working dinner of participants at the 17. meeting of Presidents of Central European States with United States President Barack Obama, MIA reports from Warsaw.
Ivanov stressed Republic of Macedonia was the only country in the world to have additional condition for UN accession, as well as the only country to have additional condition for NATO membership and EU integration, saying this condition is irrational and absurd.
"As a country we have met all conditions for NATO accession and continuation of our EU integration process. Republic of Macedonia was the only country emerging from the former state without conflicts and wars", stressed Ivanov.
He added that Macedonia enhanced its eternal tradition of coexistence and tolerance with the Ohrid Accord, which represents the most successful agreement in the region, whereas the country has built a unique model of integration without assimilation, producing regional stability.
"The Republic of Macedonia wants a solution. Macedonia demonstrated its constructiveness prior to the Bucharest summit. PM Papandreou should be assisted in making a concrete step forward", said Ivanov.
U.S. President Obama stressed Central and Eastern European countries have achieved remarkable success they should be proud of.
"Macedonia is a perfect example. Whenever I meet with the Macedonian President, we are talking about the name issue. This frustrates me. I promise You President Ivanov that I will again speak to Papandreou on the issue. I believe he is also ready for a solution", said Obama.
He added all countries from the region of Central and Eastern Europe have individual problems - ethnic, political, economic.
"We all have different problems. We are imperfect creatures, but the most important thing is that differences and problems are settled in a peaceful manner, through political means, dialogue and institutions", said Obama.
According to him, the most important thing is to keep the NATO and EU doors open for all who want to join and meet criteria.
"My message to everyone on this table is - be proud of your progress, we are behind you, we will support you. We only ask one thing in return - work together with us towards democracy, freedom and common objectives. Your problems come to me through our ambassadors, the State Department and Washington. I assure you this evening's talks will yield results", underlined U.S. President Obama.
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02. June 2011. 05:22:47
| Zod
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Stam;
You say; "We only cleaned it of slavs"!
What do you mean by that comment?
Are saying that your Greek Government COMMITED GENOCIDE against the MACEDONIAN PEOPLE??
Entire towns and villages erased from existence?
Shame on you!!
If I was Macedonian I would not be negotiating for my name instead I 'd be takin Greece to the ICJ on trial for crimes against humanity!