European Union does not comment on Vuciki's war statement

The European Union has declined to comment on Serbia's president's statement, Aleksandar Vuciq, who said on Thursday that a conflict of the type of Nagorno Karabakh could occur if attempts at compromise fail.

“As a general principle, we always call on all political actors in Kosovo and Serbia, and the rest of the region to promote the atmosphere, which would help regional stability and co-operation”, EU Foreign Affairs spokesman Peter Stano told Radio Free Europe.

Vuciqi's comments, which he made after a meeting in Belgrade with the ambassadors of the Quint countries, sparked reactions in Kosovo. Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani and Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti have called for the EU and NATO response, following Vuciqi's statements.

I expect the European Union and NATO to respond to this threat of violent war, posed by Vuciq”, Osmani wrote in Titter.

Meanwhile, Hoti said Vuciqi's statement is contrary to all pledges Serbia has made, “under the guarantees of the international factor, for the lasting peace and economic development of the region”.

In a response sent to Radio Free Europe, nor NATO rejected to comment on Serbian President Vucin's statements, but from this alliance said we continue to support dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia.

“NATO in a written response to Radio Free Europe.

Vuciq, on Thursday, took as an example the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, when he spoke of dialogue with Kosovo, saying that “conflict in Nagorno Karabak has shown an example of a frozen conflict, but when someone melts it, it could escalate into a real catastrophe”.

The most important “is the message of peace, dialogue and the desire to continue talks with Pristina and understand that the best possible solution is through dialogue. It's better to make it sooner than late. On the contrary, we may face a conflict of”, Vuciq added.