The Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) has raised concerns with the U.S. State Department regarding violations of the Prespa Agreement by the new government in North Macedonia.
A landmark treaty signed in 2018, the deal resolved a long-standing dispute between Greece and North Macedonia over the latter's name.
The agreement stipulates that the country would officially be called the "Republic of North Macedonia," paving the way for its NATO membership and potential EU accession.
HALC's letter details specific instances where North Macedonian officials have undermined the agreement, including the use of the term Macedonia instead of the agreed-upon Republic of North Macedonia, and references to Aegean Macedonia, a region in Greece.
The letter also criticises the U.S. Ambassador to North Macedonia for comments that seem to downplay the significance of the agreement.
HALC urges the State Department to clarify its position on the Prespa Agreement and to address the violations by North Macedonia.
The organisation also reminds the U.S. of an executive order that allows for sanctions against those who obstruct the agreement.
The letter concludes by calling on the U.S. to promote stability in the region and to ensure adherence to the Prespa Agreement, which is considered crucial for maintaining peace and good neighbourly relations in the Balkans.