"Upper Macedonia" Suggested for State Name

Politics | November 11, 2004, Thursday // 00:00
"Upper Macedonia" Suggested for State Name Vassil Tupurkovski, leader of Democratic Alternative Party, suggested the name Upper Macedonia to replace Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in an attempt to give Greece and Macedonia a path to improve relations. Photo by izbori.gov.mk

The leader of Macedonia's Democratic Alternative Party Vassil Tupurkovski suggested the name Upper Macedonia to replace Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

He was quoted saying by MPA news agency that his country should adopt a name that would contribute to the good cooperation between Greece and Macedonia.

Macedonia needs a partner in the face of Greece, Tupurkovski stated, on the small Balkan state's path toward the European Union.

He ruled out the direct role of the US in the conflict over Macedonia's official name, after Bush's administration officially recognised the country's constitutional name last week.

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