The Republic of North Macedonia

  • Media release

Australia warmly congratulates Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on reaching an historic agreement to solve the 27-year long name issue.

It is a credit to both governments that they have achieved this significant step, agreeing on the name, The Republic of North Macedonia.

We urge both Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to continue to work constructively together to implement the agreement.

Australia has always been a strong supporter of a negotiated solution, which offers the best prospects for strengthening the security and prosperity of the region.

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