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Euractiv: What is written in the Franco-German proposal for Kosovo, Serbia Author:nova.rs, Euractiv 4 minutes _____ The Franco-German proposal for a final agreement on the normalization of relations in the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue was leaked to the public and seen by the Nova.rs and EURACTIVE portals. According to Nova.rs, this version of the document will be subject to changes and supplements in the negotiations between the two parties. EURACTIV said that the Franco-German proposal which it obtained from a trusted source, reveals indirectly, based on the text’s interpretations, how little synergy exists between the two sides to solve the issue. The portal said that, following the 1998-1999 Kosovo war, and Pristina’s declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008, the relationship between the two sides has remained strained. However, since September, rumors have swirled that a new framework has been drafted by recently appointed envoys to the region from Paris and Berlin, indicating a new will to tackle one of the crucial issues in the region, whose six countries have set their sights on European Union (EU) membership. EURACTIVE added that officials in Belgrade and Pristina confirmed the existence of a new German-French proposal for a deal on Kosovo’s final status but disagreed about what the document actually says. The part of the document that Nova.rs and EURACTIV had access to contains the following articles: Article 1 Kosovo and Serbia shall develop normal, good neighborly relations with each other based on equal rights. Article 2 Kosovo and Serbia will be guided by their mutual aspirations to EU membership. Article 3 In conformity with the SAA [Stabilization and Association Agreement] signed by both parties, Kosovo and Serbia shall settle any disputes between then exclusively by peaceful means and refrain from the threat or use of force. They reaffirm the inviolability now and in the future of the boundary existing between them and undertake fully to respect each other’s territorial integrity. Article 4 Kosovo and Serbia proceed on the assumption that neither of the two parties can represent the other in the international sphere nor act on its behalf. Article 5 Кosovo and Serbia shall promote peaceful relations in the Western Balkans and contribute to the regional security and cooperation in Europe. Article 6 Кosovo and Serbia proceed on the mutual respect of each party’s jurisdiction. Article 7 Kosovo and Serbia declare their readiness to regulate practical and humanitarian questions in the process of the normalization of their relations. They shall conclude agreements with the view to developing and promoting on the basis of the present Treaty and for their mutual benefit cooperation in the fields of economics, science and technology, transport, judicial relations, posts and telecommunications, health, culture, sport, environmental protection, and in other fields. The details have been agreed in the Supplementary Protocol. Article 8 Кosovo and Serbia shall exchange permanent missions. They shall be established at the respective Government’s seat. Practical questions relating to the establishment of the missions will be dealt with separately. Article 9 Кosovo and Serbia agree that the present Treaty will not affect the bilateral and multilateral international treaties and agreements already concluded by them or relating to them. -- 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/069201d8f764%243ddca410%24b995ec30%24%40gmail.com.
