Serbia, Kosovo pledge commitment to EU-facilitated dialogue after signing agreements in Washington
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Serbia and Kosovo pledged their commitment to the dialogue hosted by the European Union (EU) on Monday, after signing agreements with the United States on the normalization of their economic relations.
In a joint statement made by Aleksandar Vucic, president of Serbia, and Avdullah Hoti, the head of government of Kosovo, the two leaders confirmed to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell that they “attach the highest priority to EU integration” and to continuing the work on the EU-facilitated dialogue, which is “a key element of their respective EU paths.”
The two leaders reassured the pan-Europe body of their loyalty after they agreed in Washington last Friday on more than a dozen terms about expanding their economic cooperation.
Besides, U.S. President Donald Trump said that
Serbia will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem by next July and Kosovo and Israel have agreed to the normalization of ties.
Responding to media questions about the alignment with the EU’s positions on issues concerning Israel and Palestine, EU spokesman Peter Stano said “any diplomatic steps that could call into question the EU common position on Jerusalem are a matter of serious concern and regret.”