Tag: Gabriel Escobar
Macedonia 04.11.23 | 16:59

Escobar: Bulgaria promises that there won’t be any further requirements for Macedonia

Escobar: Macedonia no longer faces conditions, according to Bulgaria.Gabriel Escobar, US Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs and Special Representative to the Western Balkans, stated in a recent Macedonian interview with Voice of America that...

Macedonia 07.09.23 | 11:23

Mickoski: There is no way for the opposition to stop this because of the abuse of the “European flag”- the only way out is early elections

This is a shameful act in a democracy. The government’s intentions are clear, the end is nearing and they ill stop at nothing to protect themselves from punishment for the crimes they committed, the leader of VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski, commented on the amendments to the Criminal Law proposed...

Macedonia 25.08.23 | 14:29

Escobar: I am not here torture anyone

Talking to reporters prior to his Friday meeting with the VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and US Special WEnvoy to Balkan, Gabriel Escobar, said that he won’t subject anyone to torture. Mickoski on Thursday said that after failing to deliver what they...

Macedonia 25.08.23 | 12:26

Kovachevski to Escobar: Following the NATO membership, Macedonia should also join the EU, because that is our only alternative

The USA was, is, and will be with us through all crucial processes of the country’s democratic advancement since we gained independence, and is the staunch supporter of the realization of the state’s two strategic goals, that is the membership in NATO, which we already achieved, and the pending...

Macedonia 24.08.23 | 11:44

State Department: Escobar expects fruitful debates in Skopje

The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary, Gabriel Escobar, is hoping for productive and shared discussions with the country’s leaders during his visit to Macedonia, the U.S. Department of State told the Voice of America in Macedonian, when asked to comment on the opposition’s reaction to the...

Macedonia 24.08.23 | 11:37

Escobar to meet Pendarovski, Kovachevski, and Mickoski

The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary, Gabriel Escobar, is set to pay a two-day visit to North Macedonia starting Thursday. Escobar will meet with President Stevo Pendarovski on Thursday and is expected to meet with Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski, and VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski. Escobar’s...

Macedonia 23.08.23 | 15:13

Escobar to visit Skopje on Thursday

The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary and Special Representative for the Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, is set to visit Macedonia on Thursday. Escobar will meet with President Stevo Pendarovski, the President’s Office told MIA. He is also expected to meet with Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski,...

Macedonia 08.08.23 | 11:30

Even the USA cannot claim that there will be no more demands from Bulgaria

We encourage the governments of Macedonia and Bulgaria to continue the bilateral dialogue to solve their differences, respect their previous agreements, and support a quick integration of Macedonia into the EU,  the US State Department spokesperson responded to the Voice of America in the Macedonian...

Macedonia 28.06.23 | 09:04

Former AA President Zijadin Sela met with US envoy for West Balkan Escobar

The former President of the Alliance for the Albanians, Zijadin Sela met with the US Special Envoy for West Balkan, Gabriel Escobar. The meeting was organized by the Chairman of the Albanian – American Council, Haxhi Dauti. Satisfied with the meeting, Sela stated that thee USA remain main ally...

Balkans 21.03.23 | 10:01

Escobar: Ohrid agreement aimed at regional reconciliation and accelerated EU membership for Western Balkans

The U.S. has once again shown that it fully supports Macedonia’s EU membership and wants to see the country become an EU member as soon as possible, but it is also closely following Kosovo and Serbia’s actions for the implementation of what has been agreed in Ohrid, and will continue to provide active...

Macedonia 19.03.23 | 19:36

Escobar thanked Vucic and Kurti for their hospitality

Without the help of our friends and our allies, this would have never happened. This is another example of how Macedonia is a reliable partner that is helping the United States and the European Union achieve regional stability, US Deputy Assistant Secretary and Special Envoy to the Western Balkans Gabriel...

Macedonia 02.02.23 | 09:47

Grkovska tells Escobar that Macedonia is well on its way to implementing reforms

Deputy PM for good governance policies Slavica Grkovska met Wednesday with Gabriel Escobar, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary and Special Representatives for the Western Balkans, discussing Macedonia’s important role in the region, representing a credible partner and ally for the United States. Deputy...

Macedonia 09.08.22 | 13:26

UMD demands apology from Escobar over use of “North Macedonians”

The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD), the leading voice of Macedonians around the world based in Washington, D.C., on Friday sent a letter of protest to the US State Department reacting to the use of “North Macedonians” by the Deputy Assistant Secretary Gabriel Escobar, and requested a public...

Macedonia 05.08.22 | 21:33

Escobar: North Macedonians are Europeans, historically they are Europeans, culturally they are Europeans

The United States will support Macedonia and Albania in their reform efforts for the European integration process, which they have started, to move quickly, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, Gabriel Escobar, said Friday, MIA’s Washington correspondent reports. At today’s...

Macedonia 17.06.22 | 19:14

Escobar: As long as the Western Balkans meet the conditions, we will continue to provide support

The candidate status itself creates great benefits for the people. To European friends in the public – the Western Balkans is part of this project, the Western Balkans is geographically, economically, culturally and historically European. You share those values, you have solid partners in NATO, and...

Macedonia 08.06.22 | 12:40

Escobar: “Open Balkans” is not a political but an economic project, the US will do everything to stabilize the region

Addressing the Open Balkans Summit, US Special Representative for the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar said that the United States would do everything in its power to stabilize the region, but that it no longer saw it through the image of the 1990s, but through the prism of its opportunities it offers....

Macedonia 13.12.21 | 17:06

Osmani thanks Escobar on U.S. strong support for start of EU accession talks

Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani met with Gabriel Escobar, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs and Western Balkans Special Representative, at the sidelines of a Western Balkans ministerial in London on Monday. Thanks for the strong support from the United States for...

Macedonia 07.12.21 | 09:15

Escobar welcomes the “flexibility” of the government in Skopje, but… Now is not the time to travel to Sofia

US Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Gabriel Escobar in an interview with “360 Degrees”, clarified his statement after Monday’s meeting with Minister Bujar Osmani, in which he welcomed “Macedonia’s readiness for flexibility.” What...

Macedonia 06.12.21 | 11:55

Escobar: US working with European partners for Macedonia’s quick EU integration

US Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Gabriel Escobar has pledged strong support for Macedonia’s fast EU integration and that they are working with their European partners to ensure that happens very quickly. I want to express the strong support of our administration...

Macedonia 06.12.21 | 10:03

Pendarovski-Escobar meeting: Strong and continuous support from the US in achieving the strategic goals of our country

President Stevo Pendarovski met Monday Gabriel Escobar, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs and Western Balkans Special Representative. At the meeting, views were exchanged on the overall bilateral relations between the Republic of Macedonia and the United States,...

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