UK welcomes steps towards new government in Macedonia
Minister for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, welcomes President Ivanov’s decision to grant a mandate to the new majority government.
There has been a political crisis in Macedonia since 2015. Early elections took place in December last year, but government formation has been delayed. The decision of President Ivanov to grant a mandate to the majority government led by Zoran Zaev is an important moment for the country’s democratic future.
Minister for Europe and the Americas Sir Alan Duncan said:
I welcome the decision of President Ivanov to allow the parliamentary majority led by Mr. Zaev to form a government. This is an important step forward.
The UK calls on all political leaders to work together constructively and in the interests of Macedonia and all its citizens. We stand ready to support those efforts and to support Macedonia in its EU and NATO ambitions.