Macedonia should complete the reforms so as to start the accession talks with the EU despite that the name issue has not been solved, said Polish Ambassador to Skopje Carol Bahura.

European Commissioner for Enlargement Stefan Füle has said relations and ties between Turkey and the European Union are strong and based on a long-term vision, but also complained of various problems

The Bulgarian prime minister Boyko Borisov said on Tuesday that the Turkish President Abdullah Gül asked him to hold a joint governmental session between the two countries. Borisov confirmed that his government will meet with their Turkish counterparts for a joint session very soon.