Friday, February 18, 2011

US 'Concerned' about Democratic Trends in Macedonia

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton conveyed her concern about developments related to the rule of law in Macedonia to the country's Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski when the two met in Washington on Wednesday.

Sinisa Jakov Marusic
Skopje “The Secretary expressed concerns about trends regarding rule of law, independent media, and civil society,” US Assistant Secretary of State Philip Crowley told media after the meeting.

The Secretary also expressed appreciation for Macedonia’s contributions to the international force in Afghanistan, recognising Macedonia as one of the highest per capita troop contributors.

Clinton “also reiterated our hope that Macedonia and Greece resolve together the longstanding name issue so that Macedonia can move forward on seeking NATO membership and fulfilling its Euro-Atlantic aspirations,” Crowley said............http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/us-worried-about-democratic-trends-in-macedonia

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