- NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen praised Macedonia’s progress and the large number of reforms adopted. At the meeting in Brussels with PM Nikola Gruevski, the two politicians discussed about the possibilities for the country to get a NATO invitation as soon as possible. Rasmussen admitted that Macedonia deserved to be a full-fledged member but added that the name issue remains the only obstacle. Gruevski stressed that Macedonia’s accession to NATO is well-deserved, based on arguments, and one that will bring benefit to both the country and the Alliance.