Press Release (2002) 130 28 Nov. 2002

NATO Secretary General to Visit Albania and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(1) On Friday, November 29, NATO's Secretary General Lord Robertson of Port Ellen will visit Albania and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia1. In Tirana he will meet President Moisiu, Prime Minister Nano and other senior ministers, and in Skopje he will have talks with President Trajkovski, Prime Minister Crvenkovski and other ministers. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the outcome of the Prague summit, and to encourage both countries to continue their efforts to prepare for NATO membership. The visit will include short media opportunities in both Skopje and Tirana. For further information please contact the NATO Press and Media service in Brussels, Tel : (32) 2 707 50 41 or fax : (32) 2 707 50 57 Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name.

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