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In a TV interview on the Bulgarian TV channel 'b tv', Zoran Zaev, the Prime Minister-designate of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) was answering questions on how neighboring countries reacted to his electoral win and if Bulgaria interfered in the elections.
His response was "we are a brotherly people, we are the same people and I am very glad that all political parties from Bulgaria sent friendly messages."
Unlike his predecessor Nikola Gruevski, the politics of 'open doors' towards Bulgaria seem to be a part of Zaev's worldview.
His response was "we are a brotherly people, we are the same people and I am very glad that all political parties from Bulgaria sent friendly messages."
Unlike his predecessor Nikola Gruevski, the politics of 'open doors' towards Bulgaria seem to be a part of Zaev's worldview.
English subtitles: Vladislav Perunovic, Skopje, FYROM
In Bulgaria, Zoran Zaev's statement was seen as a positive gesture after decades of anti-Bulgarian sentiments in the FYROM. Prof. Bozhidar Dimitrov, the Director of the National History Museum in Sofia stated on Focus News Agency:
“I expected that this would happen sooner or later. Zaev is a functioning Macedonian [sic] politician, who is saying that there is no difference between Bulgarians and Macedonians [sic]. I hope this is a sign that Macedonian [sic] politicians are finding the courage to admit this; they have done so in private conversations with me but not publicly,” Prof. Dimitrov explained.
“Unfortunately, these confessions happen at a time of accelerated albanisation of Macedonia [sic] with larger territories getting settled by the growing Albanian population and political parties putting high demands on their potential Macedonian [sic] partners. The statement is accurate and historically true,” he added.
Sources: Macedonia Forever Greek, Focus News Agency
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