UN envoy Matthew Nimetz suggested on Tuesday a new mutually acceptable solution to the "name issue" of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) during his meeting with Greek and FYROM negotiators, Adamantios Vassilakis and Nikolai Dimitrov.
Nemitz stressed that his suggestion does not fully cover the aims of the two countries but as he said it is fair and decent and can set the basis for the finding of a solution on the issue.
The name dispute between Greece and the FYROM broke out shortly after the FYROM gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. Greece said the country's name, the Republic of Macedonia, implies a territorial claim over the northern Greek province of Macedonia and could destabilize the region.
However, Nemitz refused to reveal anything on the content of the proposal.
He called on both sides to continue their contacts. It is reported by local television that both countries must submit their
final decision within the following two weeks.
He also stressed that the two countries, as well as the stability in the region would benefit from a solution. "Now is the time," he stressed.
Source: Xinhua
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