Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP
Prime Minister
PO Box 6022, House of Representatives
Parliament House
CANBERRA, ACT 2600
May 22, 2017
Dear Mr Turnbull
On behalf of the Australian, American and Canadian global Hellenic Community, The Macedonian League wishes to officially thank you and your Government for its recent commitment to continue the policy of referring to the FYROM as “Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”.
Following the recent negligent comments, made by the Member for Hughes (NSW) Craig Kelly, your government was quick to confirm its consistent position in following United Nations' practice and expressed great regret for any offence caused to the Hellenic Republic and Greek Australians.
The global Hellenic Community wishes to congratulate you and your Government on its position regarding this important matter - one that carries serious national security implications for Greece and the entire Balkan region.
In the spirit of Greece and Australia’s shared history, we look forward to maintaining our strong national ties and continuing our mutually beneficial cooperation on strategic affairs.
Yours sincerely,
Department of Communications
The Macedonian League
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About the Macedonian League
We are an international professional Hellenic advocacy group. Our primary purpose is to advance our interests to informed and responsive governments on issues concerning Greece's national security and territorial integrity.
The Macedonian League's main focus is on the “Macedonian name dispute”, as this dispute is a serious national security issue that threatens the territorial integrity of Greece.
The Macedonian League also focuses on exposing and combating anti-Hellenism and analyzing political developments in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
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Department of Communications
Macedonian League