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Briefing: U.S.-Macedonian Relations and Macedonia’s Accession into NATO Dear Colleague: The Republic of Macedonia achieved its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. Since then, this small Balkan nation has actively sought to strengthen its democratic institutions and positively engage in international affairs. A committed ally of the United States, Macedonia has provided troops to serve alongside our brave men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. Macedonia also continues to seek full membership in NATO and the European Union. Many in the international community support these actions. Earlier this year, President Bush signed the NATO Freedom Consolidation Act, S. 494, into law, which stated Congress’s call for the timely admission of a group of nations including Macedonia into NATO, in order to promote security and stability in Europe. We urge you to join us for a briefing on these and other policy issues, which will serve as an opportunity to share ideas and information about the Republic of Macedonia, its neighbors, and the United States role in the Balkans region. The event will take place: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 3 pm 2105 Rayburn House Office Building Invited speakers include: · The Honorable Zoran Jolevski, Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia · Mr. Daniel P. Fata, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy · Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs · Mr. Lindsay Lloyd, Regional Director for Europe, International Republican Institute · Mr. Robert Benjamin, Regional Director, Central and Eastern Europe Programs, National Democratic Institute For more information, please contact Stephanie Krenrich in Congressman Pascrell’s office at 5-5751 or Martin Green with Congressman Souder’s office at 5-4436. Sincerely, Bill Pascrell, Jr., Member of Congress Mark E. Souder, Member of Congress |
