EC/Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia FYROM agreement: cooperation agreement

The rapporteur was convinced that this agreement would reinforce the political credibility of this new independent country. Even though unemployment had reached 36% and ethnic problems were continuing, inflation had fallen and the problems with neighbouring Greece had been resolved. Commissioner Marín confirmed that the agreement represented an advance, particularly its transport aspect, which would significantly help to increase stability in the region. It was to be hoped that the Council would give its agreement by 1 January 1998 at the latest.