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ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday urged Macedonian lawmakers to ratify the two countries'landmark name deal after a cabinet spat in Athens prompted the shock resignation of his foreign minister.
"I want to encourage them to move forward with determination and bravery, because there will not be another opportunity,"Tsipras told reporters outside his office, less than an hour after accepting Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias'resignation.
"I am determined to do whatever I can (to) safeguard the successful conclusion of the historic Prespes agreement,"said the 44-year-old leftist premier, adding that he had decided to personally assume the duties of foreign minister.
Macedonia Prime Minister Zoran Zaev faces an uphill battle to secure the necessary two-thirds majority to rename his country North Macedonia, a move aimed at opening a path to NATO and EU membership after a 27-year dispute. (AFP)
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