NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has welcomed the Parliament’s decision to initiate constitutional changes arising from the Prespa Agreement. “I welcome the vote by parliament in Skopje on the proposed constitutional changes. It’s up to the government and political leaders to complete national procedures on the name agreement and seize this historic opportunity to bring the country into NATO,” tweeted Stoltenberg. The United States have also welcomed the Parliament’s decision to initiate constitutional revision arising from the Prespa agreement. “The United States believes that the Prespa Agreement is a historic opportunity to advance stability, security, and prosperity throughout the region,” the Department of State said in a press statement.