Affirming the support of the United States for Macedonia's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Summary
Supports Macedonia's aspirations to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Recognizes the cooperation between Vermont and Macedonia and the joint military partnership between the Vermont National Guard and the Army of Macedonia.
Recognizes the significant benefits of closer economic and political ties between NATO members and Macedonia.
Appreciates Macedonia's efforts in advancing peace, democracy, and stability.
Calls on the Administration, the Department of State, and European allies to work with Greece and NATO allies to ensure that bilateral disputes do not impede Macedonia's NATO accession.
Urges NATO members to formally extend an invitation to Macedonia to join NATO at one of the next meetings of the North Atlantic Council or NATO Summit in Poland in 2016.