Romania says reconciliation between Kosovo, Serbia is the only way ahead

Romania is one of five European Union countries that does not recognise Kosovo's independence. And this stance is causing difficulties in achieving a unity within the EU to give the green light for visa liberalisation.

In an answer to Clancosova. tv from the Office of spokesman and Relations with Mass, the Media of Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reportedly the Romanian state's stance has belonged to Kosovo, is principled and uncompetitive.

The MPJ's response emphasizes that Romania will support a status solution if it is based on the consent of both Kosovo and Serbia, and in line with international law.

Romania's “position is principled and constant, without fluctuation. Romania will support a solution to the Kosovo status issue if based on the consent of both sides, contributes to regional stability and is in line with international law. A mutually acceptable agreement as a result of the EU-mediated dialogue will give a strong incentive for further development of the entire region”.

As for the issue of visa liberalisation for Kosovo, the Romanian Foreign Ministry says this state has always supported free movement and the EU's perspective of the Western Balkans that has demonstrated in the Romanian presidency the Council of the European Union during the first half of 2019.

“Romania remains a strong supporter of the EU perspective for the entire Western Balkans, which was also reflected during the Romanian presidency of the EU Council in 2019. Romania has always supported the principle of free movement, and this approach was demonstrated during the Romanian mandate as the presidency of the EU Council, the EU Council, in the first half of 2019”.

And official Bucharest invites Pristina to build a comprehensive platform which through negotiations and compromise will result in a final and applicable agreement between Kosovo and Serbia.

The EU-brokered and US-backed “Dialog remains the foundation of the normalisation process between Belgrade and Pristina. We encourage Pristina to continue to build a comprehensive, realistic and consistent platform, which, through negotiations and compromise, will result in a final viable and feasible agreement in line with international law”.

In response, it stresses that reaching a final agreement between Kosovo and Serbia depends on the will of the two sides.

“depends on the will and ability of both sides. The EU and the US. They agree on this issue and hope both Belgrade and Pristina benefit from this positive framework. We share a profound understanding of the complex problems both sides face, but reconciliation is the only way ahead of”.