Starts today in Athens two-day International Conference on Peace and Sustainable Development, which marks the sixth anniversary of the signing of the Prespa Treaty. The conference was chaired by Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev, former leaders of Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia, respectively. The agreement resolved a long-standing dispute between the two countries over the name of the Republic of North Macedonia, BTA reports.
The conference will feature various influential figures, including EU envoy Miroslav Lajcak, Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Discussions will cover the future of Europe, the integration of the Western Balkans and strategies for peaceful resolution of disputes and climate action.
Participants can expect fascinating panel discussions, including ideas from Tsipras and Zaev on the Prespa Agreement. The recognition "Prespa" will be presented. to Matthew Nimitz, recognizing his key role in mediating the name dispute.
Tsipras and Zaev recently emphasized the importance of adhering to the Prespa Treaty for North Macedonia's path to the EU. Their message underscores the larger theme of the conference - that cooperation and commitment to progress are essential for a peaceful and sustainable future.