Tag: Nikola Dimitrov
Macedonia 13.01.22 | 21:43

Milososki: Dimitrov and Osmani are two sides of the same coin, they have personal interests before the state

The member of the EC of VMRO-DPMNE, Antonio Milososki, said in an interview TV Sitel that Nikola Dimitrov and Bujar Osmani are two sides of the same coin, that for five years they acted cohesion due to career positions, at the expense of Macedonian diplomacy and it resulted in failure for the state. Citizens...

Macedonia 12.01.22 | 22:58

Kovacevski says Maricic will perform much better than Dimitrov

Regarding the negotiations with Bulgaria, I can say that Dimitrov participated in the talks and in the end the question would be what he does not agree with and since when he does not agree. Regarding the position that I am not a foreign policy expert, I will say that there is no universal expert on...

Macedonia 12.01.22 | 18:01

Kovacevski: Dimitrov is dissatisfied that he is not part of the Government, what he says is not true

We have clear national positions in the talks with Bulgaria and a Parliament resolution supported by all parties, SDSM leader and PM-designate Dimitar Kovacevski said following Wednesday’s press conference of Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov. My impression is that it is...

Macedonia 14.12.21 | 18:24

Dimitrov meets the new Ambassador of Australia

The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of European Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov, met Tuesday with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia, Daniel Joseph Emery. According to the Secretariat for European Affairs, Dimitrov wished a successful diplomatic mission to Ambassador...

Macedonia 10.12.21 | 14:24

Dimitrov: The EU perspective is the glue that unites the progressive forces in the region

On the second day of his working visit to Berlin, this morning the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov met with the European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino and the State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office, Miguel Berger. The meeting with...

Macedonia 09.12.21 | 09:24

Dimitrov visits Germany, to meet top officials of the new German cabinet

Deputy PM for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov is paying on Thursday and Friday a visit to Germany for meetings with top officials of the new German cabinet. The program includes meetings with senior officials of the newly formed German government, including the new Minister of State for Europe –...

Macedonia 07.12.21 | 11:24

Dimitrov: I do not rule out a negative solution

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar has made it clear that the US priority for the Balkans is the integration of Albania and Macedonia into the EU. Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov said in an interview with “Morning Briefing” that his message was...

Macedonia 02.12.21 | 20:06

Dimitrov: It is better not to expect a positive outcome so that we don’t get disappointed

It is better not to expect a positive outcome so that we don’t get disappointed, but we must resume our efforts, says Deputy PM for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov on expectations and announcements for unblocking the start of Macedonia’s EU accession negotiations at the General Affairs Council (GAC)...

Macedonia 19.11.21 | 17:39

Bulgaria’s blockade of Macedonia’s EU integration is an investment in antagonism rather than in friendship, says Dimitrov

Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov said at a discussion on EU enlargement policy with the Western Balkans in Madrid that Bulgaria’s blockade of Macedonia’s EU integration was an investment in antagonism rather than in friendship. Dimitrov said that there is no legal...

Macedonia 17.11.21 | 19:21

If not in December, then in January, says Dimitrov on overcoming differences with Sofia

December is the target for the agreement to overcome differences with Sofia but time is short and that is why January is not excluded as an option for a date to start EU accession negotiations, says Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov. He stressed that the current EU presidency,...

Macedonia 04.11.21 | 20:14

Macedonia is a great example of EU’s unfulfilled promises, say Vucic, Rama and Dimitrov in a joint statement

As our path to the EU derails, we remain committed to meeting EU standards. We cannot allow this negative spiral to jeopardize the very foundations of the future and prosperity of the region. The European Union is moving forward, while the region is stuck in the dilemmas of the EU itself, are some of...

Macedonia 03.11.21 | 18:45

Dimitrov in Belgrade: I come at a time of political challenges in our country, but we are fully committed to the “Open Balkans” initiative

Deputy Prime Minister Nikola Dimitrov arrived in Belgrade in the afternoon, where he will take part in the talks within the “Open Balkans” initiative tomorrow. Dimitrov was welcomed at the Nikola Tesla Airport by the Minister of European Integration Jadranka Joksimovic. In a statement to...

Macedonia 30.10.21 | 11:27

Bulgaria’s policy compromises the Macedonian-Bulgarian friendship, and vetoes EU’s policy towards the region, Dimitrov tells Euronews

On the sidelines of the Belgrade Security Forum, in an interview with Euronews, Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov spoke about EU’s credibility in the region, in light of the European Commission’s latest enlargement package, as well as regional co-operation and its...

Macedonia 14.10.21 | 18:58

Dimitrov: It is high time that Sofia takes responsibility

The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of European Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov, today addressed a panel as part of the second Western Balkans Summit organized by The Economist titled “Promoting Inclusiveness and Solidarity in Europe” in Skopje on Thursday. The main focus of the discussion was on the importance...

Macedonia 24.09.21 | 17:30

The US will not interfere in the dispute between Skopje and Sofia

Our relationship with Bulgaria changed when the country violated Article 2 of the Friendship Treaty, which specifies that Sofia will assist our European path, won’t hinder or block us. Since, we saw two vetoes and issues over our language. No progress can be made with blackmail. There’s need for...

Macedonia 20.09.21 | 18:35

Dimitrov-Matuella: Macedonia remains firmly committed to the reform process in key areas

Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov met with the Acting Director for the Western Balkans at the European Commission’s DG NEAR Michela Matuella, who recently took office. According to the SEA, the main focus of the meeting was on Macedonia’s readiness and expectations...

Macedonia 30.06.21 | 15:05

Dimitrov says Portuguese diplomat’s statement is “inappropriate and unfortunate”

The Portuguese proposal relies on the draft-negotiating framework proposed by the European Commission, the paragraph on the Macedonian language to remain as it is – Macedonian language alongside unilateral statement on Bulgaria’s position regarding the matter, Deputy Prime Minister Nikola Dimitrov...

Macedonia 14.05.21 | 13:37

Dimitrov on agreement with Bulgaria: This time the stakes are high

Asked whether a solution is possible in the next few months with Bulgaria and what the Macedonian government has done and plans to do to increase the chances of an agreement, and whether the solution is up to Sofia, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs says Nikola Dimitrov said that this is a key issue...

Macedonia 09.05.21 | 12:42

Dimitrov- Geer: Europe to keep its word

The position of the European Commission is very clear, from the very beginning the EC is very interested to see the holding of an intergovernmental conference with your country, as well as with Albania, which, in fact, means starting negotiations with Macedonia and Albania as soon as possible. On the...

Macedonia 05.05.21 | 19:38

Dimitrov: EU to show it is serious about enlargement

A message must be sent to the people that the European perspective of the Western Balkans is clear, predictable and attainable, and that the EU is serious about enlargement, said Deputy PM for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov during Wednesday’s meeting with Austrian Member of European Parliament (MEP)...

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