Macedonia is Greek Ancient Name

After meeting with Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis, Foreign Minister of Greece(Hellas) Petros Molyviatis sent a clear message to FYROM. "The Government’s position on FYROM’s name is clear. Based on the ’95 intermediate agreement, we have the right to oppose participation, accession of the neighbouring country to any international organisation with any name other than Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia. Unless there has been an agreement for a mutually acceptable solution," stressed Mr Molyviatis, saying the Greek Government could exercise its veto right. The Foreign Minister also said a referendum could be held to allow the Greek people decide on Greece’s future stance in relation with FYROM. The Foreign Ministry rejected the new Nimic proposal as unacceptable, stressing it equals with adopting FYROM’s positions. After a relevant request submitted by SYN yesterday and which the Government accepted, the National Council of Foreign Policy will convene next Tuesday to discuss the latest developments with regard to FYROM.