Quint won’t mediate Kosovo coalition talks

Gazeta Express

28/01/2020 13:30

Embassies of France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and the United States (QUINT) in Kosovo issued a statement on Tuesday explaining their position that they will not engage as mediators in talks between the Vetevendosje and Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) on forming new government.

“We would like to clarify our position with regard to the process of government formation in Kosovo. As noted in our statement of August 30 2019, ‘We represent nations deeply committed to a democratic and independent Kosovo. Any suggestion that our governments support a particular party or candidate in the election is incorrect… the responsibility for Kosovo’s future, for Kosovo’s leaders, and for Kosovo itself lies only with you, the people of Kosovo.’” Quint said in a statement. “We will not engage in mediation. We encourage all political actors in Kosovo to focus on the aspirations of the people of Kosovo,” Quint said.

The statement came as Vetevendosje and LDK announced a new meeting today afternoon to negotiate a deal on forming new government and asked Ambassadors of Quint and head of the EU Office in Kosovo to facilitate the meeting. The Vetevendosje and LDK are expected to meet today at 17:00 at the Parliament building. /GazetaExpress/