Kosovo: no ultimatum to Serbia from Brussels, EU envoy
The important thing is to continue dialogue, Lajcak 01 March, 13:00 <javascript:nextImage()> BELGRADE - The EU special representative for dialogue on Kosovo, Miroslav Lajak, who is beginning a mission Monday to Pristina and Belgrade, said that he will not present any ultimatum to top Serbian officials on the recognition of Kosovo's independence, as alleged by some media outlets in recent days. He expressed confidence on the possibility that the two sides could reach an agreement on the normalization of relations in a reasonable amount of time. In an interview to the Serbian news agency Tanjug on the eve of his mission to the region, the European mediator spoke about the importance of the collaboration between the EU and US to favor an agreement, stressing that he expects, during visits to Pristina and Belgrade, to hear about the position of the sides on how long the negotiation facilitated by the European Union can continue. "The EU doesn't work with the principle of ultimatums. We are here to help. The objective of dialogue is to support both Belgrade and Pristina, favoring a European future for the entire region", said Lajcak. "It is no secret - he added - that the EU expects the prosecution of dialogue" which is key for both Pristina and Belgrade on the path to the EU. He said that he expects during his mission and from talks with the two sides to know when it will be possible to resume negotiations. The Slovak diplomat then stressed how the EU is "in close contact" with American partners to favor dialogue on Kosovo and in general the European perspective of the entire region of the western Balkans. "The normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina is the requirement for a successful integration, and the EU and US mean to help for this goal". Asked to comment on the American position on 'reciprocal recognition', Lajak observed that the two sides need to find an agreement "on what is normalization and what is normal". C Copyright ANSA - All rights reserved http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/politics/2021/03/01/kosovo- no-ultimatum-to-serbia-from-brussels-eu-envoy_7e1df675-e4b5-4208-a80f-f293de 2f5d99.html -- http:www.antic.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SERBIAN NEWS NETWORK" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/senet/01b601d70eac%2478f588c0%246ae09a40%24%40gmail.com.
