-    The Macedonian mission to NATO on Wednesday in Brussels held a ceremony on the occasion of 20 years of the Macedonian Army which all ambassadors and official representatives of member-countries and candidate-members attended. The host, Defense Minister Fatmir Besimi, said in his speech that Macedonia is an army of age that is taking part in the NATO missions and expressed gratitude to the North Alliance for the support. Besimi said that in return, Macedonia expects to become an active member of the Alliance. Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki stated that Macedonia has many times proven that it contributes together with all members of the alliance. Poposki stressed that no one longer doubts how great the benefit from the full-fledged membership would be.