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Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-12-22
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[01] Papoulias reply to Ivanov
[01] Papoulias reply to Ivanov
President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias on Tuesday replied to an
invitation to visit the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
extended by FYROM President Georgi Ivanov on November 4, saying that he
"would like to visit the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia without
the hindrance of the pending name issue".
"I do not wish to suggest what would be to the interest of your
country. I nonetheless firmly believe you need to realistically assess
the situation. A solution to the name issue will prove beneficial for
the legitimate aspirations of your people. I ought to highlight that
the longer it takes for a solution, the longer the accession course of
the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia towards the European Union
will remain pending," he stressed.
The Greek president also emphasised Greece's support for friendly and
good neighbourly relations with all neighbouring countries, including
FYROM, and expressed hope that he would have an opportunity to visit
"once this difference between us is history".
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