S. Res. 65 (Introduced in Senate) — Congratulating the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of North Macedonia on ratification of the Prespa Agreement, which resolves a long-standing bilateral dispute and establishes a strategic partnership between the 2 countries.

That the Senate—

(1)

congratulates the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of North Macedonia for resolving their nearly 30-year naming disagreement;

(2)

commends the leadership and courage of Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Alexis Tsipras and Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Zoran Zaev;

(3)

asserts that the agreement between the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of North Macedonia advances stability, security, and prosperity in Southeast Europe;

(4)

supports the integration of the Republic of North Macedonia into Euro-Atlantic institutions, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union; and

(5)

encourages other countries in the region to follow the example of the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of North Macedonia in peacefully resolving long-standing disputes.

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Feb 11, 2019viewing Introduced in Senate Mr. Johnson (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Risch, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Coons, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Cramer, and Mr. Enzi) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

Congratulating the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of North Macedonia on ratification of the Prespa Agreement, which resolves a long-standing bilateral dispute and establishes a strategic partnership between the 2 countries.

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