The dispute with Bulgaria is a result of the short-sightedness and amateurism of the Zaevism and now it is the main obstacle on Macedonia’s path to the European Union. Unfortunately, the policy of the Zaevism continues in the behavior of Dimitar Kovacevski, said VMRO-DPMNE.

Kovacevski rejects the hand extended by the opposition to build national unity. This shows that the government is preparing a much broader and more dangerous action than the inclusion of the Bulgarian minority in the constitution. There is a well-founded fear that this could encroach on Macedonian history, language and identity and lead to deprivation of identity. If Kovacevski’s government accepts the Declaration of the Bulgarian Parliament to become part of the negotiating framework, then there is no waiting for nationalization or endless negotiations.This must be prevented. VMRO-DPMNE calls on the citizens, intellectual and social groups to unite and prevent this solution which is to the direct detriment of Macedonia and the Macedonian identity. VMRO-DPMNE stands for a dignified solution that will guarantee the Macedonian national interests.

If the Bulgarian Prime Minister seeks guarantees from Kovacevski, then VMRO-DPMNE, as well as the people, seeks guarantees from Kovacevski that will refer to the very centuries-old history of the Macedonian people, its tradition, guarantees for the Macedonian language, culture, but above all that it will not be absurd obstacles on the European path of Macedonia that have nothing to do with European values and criteria.

If Kovacevski is already giving guarantees to official Sofia, then he should give the Macedonian guarantees first and to represent them before Brussels, said the opposition party.