Appeal C. Stoltenberg all parties in Macedonia to be abstinent in the statements and actions

The Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg in a statement on Macedonia invites all parties to be abstinent in the statements and actions and make decisions for the good of all citizens and to fully comply with the commitments arising from Przino Agreement, as the framework for the reconstruction of a viable solution to the political crisis.

"At the meeting in Warsaw in July 2016, NATO urged all political leaders in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to fully comply with the commitments arising from Przino Agreement as the framework for the reconstruction of a viable solution to the political crisis.

The elections of December 2016 were perceived by international observers as a necessary step towards resolving the crisis. Considered as properly organized and proceeded without serious incident. After the first attempt at forming a government, it announced that, in accordance with the requirements of the President, have now gathered enough signatures deputies.

I expect the authorities in Skopje to meet the next step in the democratic process. I appeal to all parties to be abstinent in the statements and actions, and make decisions for the good of all citizens.
NATO has remained faithful to the commitment towards Macedonia's participation in the Alliance, according to the NATO decision of the Bucharest Summit in 2008 and the relevant statements in subsequent sessions, "refers to the NATO Secretary General statement.