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Macedonian parliament ratifies name deal with Greece
President will not sign the agreement. Referendum in autumn
20 June, 15:32
(ANSA) - SKOPJE - Macedonia's parliament has ratified a deal
with Greece signed last weekend to end a decades-long dispute
over Macedonia's name. Lawmakers on Wednesday approved the bill
that renames the country "North Macedonia", with 69 votes in
favor in the 120-member parliament.
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev told lawmakers that Skopje and Athens have reached a "dignified and acceptable" agreement for both countries. The Conservative president Gjorgje Ivanov has already said, however, he does not intend to sign the ratification agreement, which he considers unconstitutional and harmful for the country. In the autumn the document will be submitted to a referendum. (ANSA).
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Prime Minister Zoran Zaev told lawmakers that Skopje and Athens have reached a "dignified and acceptable" agreement for both countries. The Conservative president Gjorgje Ivanov has already said, however, he does not intend to sign the ratification agreement, which he considers unconstitutional and harmful for the country. In the autumn the document will be submitted to a referendum. (ANSA).
