“All I can say is that I did my best to protect Serbia, as I will continue at least for a while,” Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said. said.
Vucic, who met in the capital Belgrade with the EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue Miroslav Lajcak and the high representatives of the USA, Germany, France and Italy, made a statement to the press after the meeting.
Vucic said the meeting was “the most difficult meeting ever.” he said.
Voicing that he talked with the representatives about the solution of the problems between Kosovo and his country and the necessity of establishing the Union of Serbian Municipalities, Vucic said, “I have expressed all my concerns and reservations on another important issue, that we are ready to accept the concept (proposed to us) and work on the implementation of the proposed agreement. I can’t speak because the offer is not open to the public.” said.
Vucic said there were no “easy days” ahead of his country, adding: “All I can say is that I did my best to protect Serbia, as I will continue at least for a while.” used the phrase.
The President of Serbia stated that he will meet with the members of the government and parliament regarding the proposal and agreement presented to him regarding the north of Kosovo.
Lajcak also emphasized that Vucic took a responsible approach and said, “We had an intense, difficult but also open meeting. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic showed the will to take difficult decisions on behalf of peace in his country and the European perspective of his country.” made its assessment.
KOSOVO-SERBIA NEGOTIATIONS
The EU requires Kosovo and Serbia to reach a final agreement that can resolve the issues between the two countries for the progress of the integration process into the Union.
Lastly, the parties are negotiating on what is popularly known as the Franco-German plan, supported by the US and all members of the EU.
According to the plan, which was leaked to the media, Kosovo must allow the establishment of the Union of Serbian Municipalities in municipalities in the country where mostly Serbs live.
Serbia is demanded to respect Kosovo’s territorial integrity and allow it to become a member of international organizations.
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti reported that the plan, which he described as “a good basis for negotiations”, was rejected by Serbia.
EU officials hope that negotiations on the Franco-German plan will be completed in the spring.
Serbia considers Kosovo, which declared its independence unilaterally in 2008, as its territory. (AA)