[The Balkan leaders want more support from Western Europe for economic aid and integration into Western institutions, including NATO and the European Union.] It is time now that the countries of this region take a united stand regarding their interests, ... At this summit we will come up with new visions of the future with the aim of abandoning past disputes and overcoming our negative heritage. |
a bleeding wound of southern Europe. |
aimed at achieving a political settlement as soon as possible. |
Although there are differences, the continuation of these talks should make progress toward the stabilization of inter-ethnic relations in the country, |
I am considering two things on a daily basis: what is right to do and what is wrong to do in my role as President of my people. According to my conscience, I am trying to abide by the right. My vision is peace. My vision is prosperity. |
I am ready to accept all accusations, allegations, anger - but I have to succeed. |
I really think that a ceasefire is a realistic possibility, |
If everybody has goodwill that is the priority and that is what I am going to tell the president. |
If NATO troops stayed on, this would only give us a sense of false security ... and create another Bosnia or Kosovo in the Balkans. |
If we really want to take away all weapons, it is necessary to seal all the channels of their delivery to the region, |
Our citizens will lose their confidence or trust in the values and principles of the international community, especially if our personal identity is denied. |
political, economic and military support. |
the Albanians have declared war against the Macedonian people. |
The rage on the streets is not the answer, |
The Republic of Macedonia is being built on democratic ideals and values, not on ethnic groups. Those ideals and values include economic opportunities, language and educational opportunities, religious rights, and political processes. |