Threatening Vuciq: Embassy doesn't move to Jerusalem if Israel recognises Kosovo?

Israel's recognition of Kosovo as an independent and democratic country will further boost the frustration of relations with Serbia, despite the recognition being part of the relations the two countries signed at the White House.

A source close to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told Jerusalem Post that Serbia will not move its embassy to Jerusalem if Israel recognises Kosovo.

Serbia will not move its embassy to Jerusalem if Israel recognises Kosovo as an independent country,” said the source, which has close knowledge of the agreements signed in Washington.

Moreover, this move by Israel would damage the relationship between Israel and Serbia and would never be the same. It's so simple. )

The source added that “many have argued that Israel by recognising Kosovo would be similar to countries they unilaterally recognise” Palestine “.

Israel did not recognise Kosovo for more than a decade, out of concern for undermining strong ties with Serbia and creating a precedent for recognising a Palestinian state.

Serbia and Kosovo signed separate agreements with the US at the same time, sitting on opposite sides of US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office on Friday.

The agreements would allow for greater economic ties between the countries. Critics have said that the content of the agreements does not advance Serbia-Kosovo ties and consists of actions it has already pledged to take in EU-mediated talks.

In addition, the agreement with Kosovo said Israel would normalise ties with the majority Muslim country, which would open an embassy in Jerusalem.

Serbia and Kosovo both seek to join the European Union, and Serbia has already begun negotiations on the issue. An EU spokesman said Monday regarding the agreements that “any diplomatic step that could question the EU's common position on Jerusalem is a matter of concern and regret. )