The United States has welcomed the “historic agreement” to resolve the name dispute between Greece and FYROM.
A statement by the Department of State congratulates Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev and says that the deal will benefit both countries and bolster regional security and prosperity.
Here is the full text of the statement issued by spokesperson, Heather Nauert:
The United States congratulates Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev and welcomes the historic agreement to resolve the name dispute.
This resolution will benefit both countries and bolster regional security and prosperity. Prime Ministers Zaev and Tsipras demonstrated vision, courage, and persistence in their pursuit of a mutually acceptable solution.
We also commend the commitment of UN mediator Matthew Nimetz for his steadfast efforts over more than two decades to end this dispute.
We stand ready to support this agreement, as requested by the two countries.
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