OHRID, July 14 (Hina) - South eastern European countries on Friday voiced deep concern at consequences of the recent constitutional changes made by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (formally consisting of Serbia and Montenegro).
Foreign Ministers of SEECP (South Eastern European Cooperation Process) member-states: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Romania and Turkey), who held a one-day conference in Ohrid, Macedonia, expressed fear that those constitutional changes in Yugoslavia could affect not only the democratic development of that country but also the security and stability of the entire region. During the Ohrid session, which was attended by representatives of Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, that have the status of observers at SEECP, the foreign ministers discussed the situation in the region and possibilities for launching new projects of the joint interest as well as the progre
OHRID, July 14 (Hina) - South eastern European countries on Friday
voiced deep concern at consequences of the recent constitutional
changes made by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (formally
consisting of Serbia and Montenegro).
Foreign Ministers of SEECP (South Eastern European Cooperation
Process) member-states: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia,
Romania and Turkey), who held a one-day conference in Ohrid,
Macedonia, expressed fear that those constitutional changes in
Yugoslavia could affect not only the democratic development of that
country but also the security and stability of the entire region.
During the Ohrid session, which was attended by representatives of
Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, that have the status of observers
at SEECP, the foreign ministers discussed the situation in the
region and possibilities for launching new projects of the joint
interest as well as the progress in the implementation of projects
within Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe.
At the end of their meeting, the ministers adopted a joint statement
expressing their support to democratic forces, independent media
and civil society in Serbia in their bids to democratise that
country. They reaffirmed support to the authorities in Montenegro
and backed the establishment of the civilian administration in
Kosovo and implementation of the relevant UN Security Council
resolution.
Assessing the cooperation between their countries as good, the
ministers agreed that it was necessary to promote the co-operation
in the economic and other sectors.
Speaking at a news conference upon the end of the ministerial
meeting, Croatia's Foreign Minister Tonino Picula said his
participation in the Ohrid meeting showed his country's interest in
and commitment to the furtherance of good relations with south
eastern European countries.
The Croatian Government is willing to strengthen the cooperation
with SEECP member-countries in projects of the joint interest that
can help improve the standard of living of our citizens as well as
stability and economic progress, Picula added.
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