site.btaSofia Urges Macedonia's Political Elite to Find Way to Solve Difficult Problems

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106 POLITICS - FOREIGN MINISTRY - POSITION

Bulgarian Foreign Ministry: It Is
Time for Macedonia's Political
Elite to Show Maturity, Find Path to Solving Difficult Problems


Sofia, October 1 (BTA) - In a position released on Monday, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry expresses the belief that democracy has roots in society in the Republic of Macedonia. "The referendum is the highest democratic practice, with the expressed will of those who took part in it and with taking into view those who did not vote. Citizens had a free choice, and over 90 per cent of those who voted in this consultative referendum expressed in a definitive manner their wish that the country become part of the European and Euro-Atlantic community. Their vote is visible and clear, therefore it cannot be disregarded," the position reads, referring to Sunday's referendum in Macedonia on changing the country's name to North Macedonia.

The position reads further that it is time for Macedonia's entire political elite to show maturity and find a path to solving the difficult problems. This concerns the future of the State and all its citizens. "The large majority of citizens are in favour of the country's entry in the EU and NATO. Wasting time does not benefit either the country or the region," the Foreign Ministry says.

"Bulgaria will continue its support for our brothers and sisters from the Republic of Macedonia and the country's integration in the EU and NATO," the position reads.

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