UN General Assembly
2009

Macedonia is prepared to seek a solution that is a reasonable and fair compromise and that will not touch upon or deny our national, cultural or linguistic identity in any way, a solution that would obtain the legitimacy and the seal of approval of our citizens. There is no more sovereign right than the right of self- determination and self-identification. That right has been cherished by many generations before us. I hope that the Republic of Greece will abandon its policy of taking action from a position of power in order to unfavourably influence the outcome of the disputed issue. I expect that the political leadership will look towards the wider interest in terms of permanent stabilization of the entire region. We believe that with truthful and sincere willingness and preparedness we can reach a solution whereby there will be neither winners nor losers. Allow me to take this opportunity to recall Article 1, paragraph 2 of the Charter of the United Nations: “[t]o develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights