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NATO says Macedonia reform process is on track

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Reform process in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is on track
No guarantees of invitation at the 2008 NATO Summit

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Discussed Membership Action Plan progress and internal political situation
Called on political parties to keep communication channels open
Praised Macedonia's moderate stance on Kosovo and support to NATO peacekeeping; noted Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia by its constitutional name

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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 29 January 2007 1 MIN READ During a visit by President Branko Crvenkovski, 29 January, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said that the reform process in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia¹ was on track. President Crvenkovski visited NATO Headquarters to meet with the Secretary General. They discussed the country’s progress in the Membership Action Plan and the internal political situation in the country. “There are no guarantees, if we look at NATO Summit in 2008, that countries will be invited [to join the Alliance],” the Secretary General told reporters, “but the process is on track.” The Secretary General called on all the political parties in the country to keep “communication channels” open between the government and the opposition. Mr. De Hoop Scheffer and President Crvenkovski also discussed the ongoing negotiations on the future of Kosovo. The Secretary General praised the President for his country’s moderate stance on the issue and for its support to NATO’s peacekeeping force in Kosovo and other Alliance operations. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is one of three countries that part of the Membership Action Plan - a NATO programme of advice, assistance and practical support tailored to the individual needs of countries wishing to join the Alliance. Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name. Link was copied to clipboard

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