Abstract: The Macedonian-Bulgarian relations are very interesting and in the same time very complicate
from both historical point of view and present point of view. This paper treats this relations and the joint
declaration from 1999 as key document for this relations. Having in mind that (1) Bulgaria is member of EU
and NATO and (2) Macedonia has aspiration for joining them, this bilateral relations have the full capacity to
become international issue. This paper is trying to present its humble contribution for the future improvement
of this relations
