The tension on the Serbia-Kosovo border has been on the agenda all over the world. While there were successive statements on the subject, after the European Union (EU) stated that they followed the developments in the north of Kosovo with concern and invited the parties to Brussels to discuss, a sharing came from NATO in the latest development.
KOSOVO SHARING FROM NATO
The post also included a photo of a soldier looking at the land from a helicopter. In the statement made with the photo, “KFOR is closely monitoring the situation in northern Kosovo with local and international security organizations. Under United Nations (UN) mandate, KFOR maintains its strong commitment to security, ready to take the necessary measures to keep Kosovo safe.
EXPLANATION FROM EU
Peter Stano, one of the spokespersons of the EU Commission, made statements regarding the tension in Kosovo at the daily press conference held in Brussels.
“As the EU and member states, we follow the events and developments in the north of Kosovo very closely and with concern,” said Stano, noting that everyone should remain calm.
Stano said that any uncoordinated and unilateral action that jeopardizes stability and security and hinders the freedom of movement of all citizens must be stopped immediately.
Underlining that dialogue is the only way to resolve the conflict, Stano stated that they are in close contact with Kosovo and Serbia to reduce tensions, and that they also cooperate with international partners such as NATO and the USA.
Pointing out that Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Relations and Security Policy, also met with the parties, Stano noted that Kosovo agreed to postpone the measures that started the latest turmoil with the call of the EU Representative Borrell and the USA.
Stating that all problems between Serbia and Kosovo should be addressed through an EU-mediated dialogue, Stano said, “The EU invited both sides to meet in Brussels to find solutions and discuss ways to prevent the resurgence of such tensions.” said.
SERBIA-KOSOVO TENSION
After it was announced that everyone, including Serbs living in Kosovo, would be required to have a Kosovo identity card and plate, Serbs in Kosovo closed the border crossings in the north of the country yesterday evening.
While sirens were heard in Kosovo, the country’s police reported that gunfire was heard from some places but no one was injured.
Serbia considers Kosovo, which declared its independence unilaterally in 2008, as its territory.
The Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue Process, initiated in 2011 under EU mediation, aims to normalize relations and ultimately recognize each other between the two countries.
The dialogue process between Kosovo and Serbia is frequently interrupted for different reasons, such as the tension experienced last night. (AA/DHA)