We implemented every Brussels agreement, says Kosovo government

The Kosovo government at today's meeting has discussed the draft comprehensive and legal obligations agreement between Kosovo and Serbia.

Prime Minister Avni Arifi's cabinet chief has put forward the draft agreement, saying it envisions Serbia recognising Kosovo's sovereignty, having justice for war crimes, recognizing victims of sexual violence during the recent war in Kosovo and ensuring Kosovo's membership in international organisations.

Arifi said that in three meetings with the Serbian side, the latter have been unwilling to implement any agreements.

The Kosovo government has implemented every Brussels agreement. The Serb side's refusal has led to the loss of 12m euros in Brussels. Kosovo citizens stop at daily bases at border crossings”, he said, Kosovapress reported.

While Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has reiterated once again that the tax on Serbian goods will not be lifted until Serbia's recognition of our country.

The government in the dialogue process will support the state delegation. The goal is to reach a final contract. The tariff that is imposed on Serbia's goods will not change. Kosovo needs Serbia's recognition. They need our” market, he said.

Speaking about the draft agreement, Public Administration Minister Mahir Jagcilar said that as the representative of the Turkish community, they will continue to support the interests of the state of Kosovo.

The “for us will be very important what is decided by the government, and we will support it”, he said.

The government cabinet has approved the draft regulation for government communication service with the public. As far as the proposal for establishing the inter-ministerial committee for NATO integration is concerned, Deputy Prime Minister Hoxhaj has demanded that the NATO integration term be changed and replaced with the word membership.