25.07.2007, Prishtina - New talks between Prishtina and Belgrade are expected to be led by the United States and Russia, under the umbrella of the Contact Group, said the head of UNMIK, Joachim Ruecker.
He made these comments following his return from Brussels where he met with senior representatives of the European Union (EU), and with whom he discussed about the latest developments political and security in Kosova. Ruecker said that the decision about the 'troika' which is to lead the status talks process will be taken today by the Contact Group political directors for Balkans, who will meet in Vienna. "I briefed my partners in Brussels that people and leaders of Kosova have reacted responsibly towards the latest developments, however I have stressed that there are many concerns and tensions in the country and that people need and deserve clarity over the status issue," he said. Ruecker has no idea about the agenda of the 120-day period of new talks, adding that this is to be decided by the Contact Group. He said that he has stressed the fact that there is skepticism in Kosova regarding the new talks. (T.Hykolli)
