EU’s Borrell urges resumption of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue

Gazeta Express

15/01/2020 13:40

EU High Representative Joseph Borrell spoke on Wednesday on the phone with Presidents Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia and Hashim Thaci of Kosovo about the latest developments in Kosovo and Serbia and the importance of working towards a resumption of the Belgrade-Pristina talks, his Office confirmed.

According to a press release Borrell confirmed his resolve and personal engagement as facilitator with the support of EU Member States. “Joseph Borrell inquired in particular with his Kosovo interlocutor about the prospects for the formation of a new government in Pristina. In this context the High Representative invited Kosovo party leaders to rapidly proceed, in the interest of Kosovo and its people,” the press release states.

In his bilateral discussions, he also discussed with his interlocutors the progress and future perspectives on their respective paths towards the EU and the importance of advancing ahead of the EU – Western Balkans Summit in Zagreb in May 2020. Finally, he reiterated his intention to travel to both Pristina and Belgrade in the coming weeks. /GazetaExpress/