2 minutes agoEU commands Kosovo: Take the tax off, don't provoke
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)EU spokeswoman Maja Kocijanciq said today that Brussels' message for Kosovo customs tariffs is “clear and sustainable”, and that the EU expects Kosovo authorities to withdraw these measures and “both sides” urged them to refrain from provocations. It has rejected comments coming from Pristina, [...]
She has rejected comments coming from Pristina, under which European diplomacy chief Federica Moghrini is “unilaterally” and “justcriticised Kosovo” and Serbia “ ” in the context of violations of the agreement in normalising relations.
The reaction of Kosovo authorities in this context is simply not the right way. There are ways to resolve these issues and these channels should be used”, Kocijancic said.
She noted that progress in dialogue on normalising relations between Belgrade and Pristina can effectively contribute to the welfare of citizens.
“We call on leaders of both sides to immediately stop provocations and focus on ending normalisation of relations”, Kocijanci said.
She said the EU expects the CEFTA Secretariat and all sides to take the necessary measures to ensure that the free trade agreement is fully respected.
Kocijanci also recalled the fundamental principles of the region's European perspective, based on regional reconciliation and co-operation and good neighbourly relations, the KP broadcasts.
The Kosovo government yesterday increased the customs tax on Serbian and Bosnia and Herzegovina goods from ten to 100 per cent.
