a few seconds agoKosovo ready to host second Berlin Process summit in 2020
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)The summit of Western Balkan countries, which has been a summit preceding previous meetings in Berlin, Vienna, Paris, Trieste, and London under the Berlin Process and the EU Summit and the Western Balkans that was held in Sofia [...]
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has shown himself ready for Kosovo to be a host of the second Berlin Process meeting to be held in 2020.
Meanwhile, the conclusions issued by this meeting in Poznan, including all fields, have been published on the official page of the government of Poland.
It has unanimously been found that reconciliation and good neighbourly reports are vital for the region's development. The “Liders have agreed that the Berlin Process is a demonstration of their commitment to a stable, secure and prosperous region. The Western Balkans are part of Europe, with common values, same history, same geography, similar cultural heritage and a future of common challenges. Leaders unanimously confirmed their clear support for the clear European perspective of the Western Balkans. In this context, the Polish government reiterates the belief that the future of the entire region is in the European Union, the conclusion said. Participants from the Western Balkans have confirmed their commitment to strengthening and rule of law, fundamental rights and good governance in the region.
“They agreed on the importance of regional co-operation, good neighbourly relations and reconciliation, which are essential for the region to progress on the European path”, said among other things. The Polish government's announcement says leaders have pledged to overcome the current challenges in the region so that quality progress in various areas is achieved, specifically in the economy.
As for good neighbourly relations, a solution to the name problem between northern Macedonia and Greece has been cited, while in resolving bilateral issues, mandatory solutions, acceptable to all parties involved in the process, are said to be found. The published conclusions say that history and the past are hampering progress in the region. “Actions are needed at all levels across the region to reduce these obstacles and develop a process of building confidence and reconciliation to fully release its” potential, it says, among other things.
