UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed hope that the FYROM name issue will be resolved shortly, in a statement in Berlin on Thursday after a meeting with the German President.
Ban said the issue has been discussed with his personal envoy concerning the FYROM name issue.
The UN chief expressed sincere hope that the name issue, which has been outstanding for many years and has substantial effects on bilateral relations and relations in the region, will be resolved as soon as possible. He stated this in reply to a question on the name dispute between Greece and FYROM.
Ban added that he will do his best to encourage his envoy and the sides concerned — the governments of Greece and FYROM — to engage in genuine dialogue.
Matthew Nimetz has held talks with the countries concerned. Nimetz is due to hold his next meeting with Greek and FYROM representatives on February 9th in New York.
(source: ana-mpa)
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