Borel: It is time for Serbia and Kosovo to agree on the Annex for implementation

Joseph Borrell
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The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, assessed that now is the time for Serbia and Kosovo to agree on the Implementation Annex, which is an integral part of the Franco-German agreement to resolve the Kosovo issue. .

Borel said in his blog that it is time to take responsibility and go to the EU and reminded that he will convene a high-level meeting on the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue on Saturday.

He said that this meeting is different from the previous ones because the Annex for the implementation of the recent Agreement with the EU will be discussed, which will result in a far-reaching normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia and open their way to the EU.

"In order to pave the way for the realization of their strategic goal of joining the EU, Serbia and Kosovo must normalize relations. There is no way around it," Borrell wrote.

He stressed that in September 2022, the EU, with the support of the leaders of Germany and France and American partners, made a "bold proposal" to the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, and to the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti.

As Borrell announced, this proposal would end crisis management and shift attention to normalization and reconciliation.

"Now is the time for Serbia and Kosovo to agree on the Implementation Annex, which is an integral part of the Agreement, and to express a clear understanding on how to implement its provisions," Borel pointed out.

He stated that the EU is neither an ordinary notary nor a party to the dialogue, but that it is and remains a facilitator in that dialogue.

"The EU is the final home for Serbia and Kosovo. "I will continue to work tirelessly to finally reach a comprehensive agreement on the normalization of relations that is acceptable to the EU member states, is in accordance with international law and European legal legislation and contributes to regional stability," said Borel.

He pointed out that the Agreement that is now on the table is an important step towards that goal.

"This is the time for the leaders of Kosovo, Serbia and the entire Western Balkans to show courage and share responsibility for the success of the process of joining the region to the EU," wrote the head of European diplomacy.

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