Athens, 2 June 2024 (MIA) - A fundamental principle of international law is the respect of treaties. Greece consistently supports international law and respects the Agreement as a ratified international treaty. We expect the same from North Macedonia, Greece's Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said in an interview with the Greek newspaper 'Ethnikos Kirikas', published in the US, MIA's Athens correspondent reported.

Gerapetritis stated that 'the recent statements by the President and the leader of VMRO-DPMNE undermine the Prespa Agreement, which binds all leaderships of North Macedonia.'

"We have emphasized North Macedonia's commitment to fully comply with the Prespa Agreement and the country's constitutional name, and we have highlighted in all international forums the need for consistent and good-faith implementation," Gerapetritis said.

"Additionally, he reminded of the position of the current Greek government, when, as he said, 'we timely pointed out the legal and technical issues in the Prespa Agreement,' while in opposition."

"However, we clarified that once this Agreement is ratified by the Greek Parliament, it will bind the country. A fundamental principle of international law is the respect of treaties. Greece consistently supports international law and respects the Agreement as a ratified international treaty. We demand the same from North Macedonia,” Gerapetritis said.

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