Mickoski Calls for Unconditional Greek and Bulgarian Support for North Macedonia

Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski called for “unconditional” support from Greece and Bulgaria, citing the Prespa Agreement and the Treaty of Friendship,

Good-neighborliness and Cooperation during the EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels on Wednesday.

Mickoski met briefly with Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev, arguing that bilateral discussions on identity issues were emotionally charged and unproductive. He insisted on a “correct” reading of the treaties, claiming they obligate both Greece and Bulgaria to provide unconditional support to North Macedonia’s EU accession. He further emphasized that the treaty with Bulgaria does not necessitate constitutional amendments from North Macedonia.

In response, Prime Minister Glavchev reiterated Bulgaria’s unchanged position on North Macedonia. He called for a more diplomatic and constructive tone from North Macedonia, urging a de-escalation of rhetoric between the EU member state and the candidate country.

Source: pagenews.gr