Dragi Gjorgiev, head of the Macedonian delegation in the joint historic commission with Bulgaria, confirmed that they will meet on Thursday and Friday, to discuss Macedonia’s medieval period.

The meeting is being organized against the backdrop of the regional summit in Sofia, where Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov announced that significant progress was made on the difficult issue of history. This is seen in Macedonia as announcement that major concessions will be made in the coming days, as the Kovacevski Government is desperate to have the Bulgarian veto lifted in June. In the medieval period, Bulgaria insists that Macedonia recognizes Tsar Samoil and his significant kingdom as Bulgarian, not Macedonian.

Gjorgiev also told MIA that the talks will include further moves on jointly honoring 19th century VMRO organizer and leader Goce Delcev, which would mean that Macedonia is expected to alter its history on the period of national liberation as well.

Gjorgiev said that talks are on-going in a positive atmosphere, and that alignment of positions is expected.