The authorities in both Skopje and Athens are very interested in resolving the problem with the name, but they have different views as regards the resolution, UN mediator Matthew Nimetz assessed in Skopje yesterday. He discussed his last proposal for the name with the Macedonian state leadership, but he did not present a new proposal.

"I did not bring a new proposal. The Government here has many serious remarks about my proposal from 19 February. The other side also has serious problems with my proposal," Nimetz said after the meeting.