President of Macedonia, Gjorge Ivanov, visited Istanbul, where he addressed at the Forum for Global Leadership 2017 organized by Bahcesehir University, and he pointed out that so far for eight times came recommendation of the European Commission to start negotiations with Macedonia, and the date was not specified. "The EU falls examination on the issue of Macedonia. While the EU on the one hand promotes human rights, protection of personal identity and other rights, they do not apply for Macedonia ", reported Anadolu Agency (AA).
Ivanov said: "In Iraq we have sent soldiers in NATO missions for 12 times, in Afghanistan for even 24 times. However we have not been accepted in the membership, because the name is Macedonia. They say: change the name and come. So far we received recommendations of the European Commission to start negotiations for 8 times, but there is still no date. The name of your country is Macedonia, you are Macedonians and the language you speak is Macedonian. EU falls the exam on the issue of Macedonia. While the EU on the one hand promotes human rights, protection of personal identity and other rights, they di not apply for Macedonia. "
As the Cabinet of President said, Ivanov spoke about the challenges of leadership in the 21st century.
Doubt in authorities, the search for truth and the desire for personal success, indicate the underlying cause of the crisis of leadership, and it is the moral vacuum in leadership, - Ivanov. In this respect, Ivanov reminded that it is necessary decisive leadership as Macedonia has shown in dealing with migrant crisis.