6 hours agoState that does not recognise Kosovo and lobby against Interpol is expected to head EU Council
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Romania, which has not recognised Kosovo and has voted against Kosovo in its INTERPOL membership, is trying to extend its influence to the Western Balkans. As Serbian media write, Romania from January of next year will be chairman of the European Union Council for six months [...]
As the Serbian media write, Romania from January of next year will be the chairman of the European Union Council for six months and through this position will prove to give priority to the Western Balkans.
So has Romania's Foreign Minister, Theodore Maleshan, announced today.
Teodor Mallesen at a joint conference with his Serbian counterpart, Ivica Dacic, he has said Romania's stance is to support Serbia's European path, claiming Romania supports and reminds Serbian officials to benefit from the possibility and efforts to join the EU, which according to Dacic, means ensuring stability in the region.
“I think it has never been the best time to mobilise all resources and improve reforms in Serbia. Romania is willing to offer technical assistance to Serbia for compliance with European standards”, Malleskan said.
According to the Romanian minister, the importance of dialogue and good relations is important for the region to continue its European path and that, according to him, the EU should actively contribute to the development of the region.
Daciq thanked his colleague for coming to Serbia just a few days before Romania takes over the presidency of the EU Council and emphasised very friendly relations between the two countries.
Dacic has also praised the fact that Romania has maintained its stance on Kosovo and thanked him for voting against Kosovo's membership in INTERPOL.
Daciq, said that through membership in INTERPOL, according to him, Kosovo attempted to legalise an illegal act.
