former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Greece, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia hold UN-led talks on name

21 January 2008
Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia today held United Nations-led talks over the official name of the latter country and related outstanding issues – the first time such discussions have been held in the region and involved the participation of one of the two nations’ foreign ministers.

Greece, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to resume UN-led talks on name

22 October 2007
Representatives of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have agreed to hold a fresh round of United Nations-mediated talks next week over the question of the official name of the latter country.

More talks between Greece and former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – UN

12 April 2005
In an effort to solve the long-running dispute over the name of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the senior United Nations envoy for talks between the now independent country and its southern neighbour, Greece, today outlined an intensified programme of both bilateral and mediated talks.
Kofi Annan (R) with President Trajkovski (2003)

UN mourns death of former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's President

26 February 2004
The United Nations today mourned the death of President Boris Trajkovski of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, with Secretary-General Kofi Annan recalling the crucial role he played in preserving the unity of his country and laying down the basis for the stability of a multi-ethnic State.

40 years after Skopje earthquake, Annan recalls global solidarity in reconstructing city

28 July 2003
Forty years after a massive earthquake struck Skopje and left 1,000 dead and three-quarters of the city’s inhabitants homeless, Secretary-General Kofi Annan recalled the resiliency of its people and the outpouring of international support that helped in the reconstruction of the capital of The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Ruud Lubbers

FYR of Macedonia: UNHCR warns of population displacement after recent clashes

15 November 2001
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today warned of further population displacement in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia unless significant progress was urgently made in implementing the 13 August peace agreement.
Ruud Lubbers

UN refugee chief urges continued commitment to building peace in FYR of Macedonia

28 September 2001
Urging the international community to maintain its commitment to building peace in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today called on donors to cover an $8 million funding deficit for the agency's operations in the country.
UN Security Council in session

Security Council endorses efforts to enact peace agreement in FYR of Macedonia

26 September 2001
The Security Council today endorsed efforts to implement the 13 August Framework Agreement in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and strongly supported the establishment of a multinational security presence in the country at the request of its Government.

UN says security concerns slow down return of refugees from FYR of Macedonia

25 September 2001
The rate of refugee returns to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia from Kosovo has fallen to just under 200 per day amid uncertainty over security after NATO ends its arms collection mission on Wednesday, the United Nations refugee agency said today.

UN refugee agency begins bus service for displaced people in FYR of Macedonia

21 September 2001
In an effort to promote freedom of movement in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the United Nations refugee agency today began a bus service in the northern Tetovo region to allow ethnic Albanians and Macedonians to move safely across military checkpoints.