7 minutes agoEractiv publishes 9 points of Franco-German plan
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The Franco-German proposal for a new framework of dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia is recently considered a concrete plan for reaching a final agreement. Media “Euactive” has published in English the content of this proposal. Article 1 Kosovo and Serbia will develop normal, good neighbourly relations with each other based on [...]
Media “Eractiv” has published in English the contents of this proposal.
Article 1
Kosovo and Serbia will develop normal, good neighbourly relations with each other based on equal rights.
Article 2
Kosovo and Serbia will be guided by their mutual aspirations for EU membership.
Article 3
In line with the SAA [the Stabilisation and Association Agreements] signed by both sides, Kosovo and Serbia will resolve any dispute by peaceful means and refrain from threatening or using force.
They reaffirm the invulnerability now and in the future of the border/border that exists between them and take upon themselves to fully respect each other's territorial integrity.
Article 4
Kosovo and Serbia continue with the assumption that neither of the two sides can represent the other in the international sphere nor act on its behalf.
Article 5
Kosovo and Serbia will promote peaceful relations in the Western Balkans and contribute to regional security and co-operation in Europe.
Article 6
Kosovo and Serbia continue with mutual respect for the jurisdiction of each side.
Article 7
Kosovo and Serbia declare their willingness to regulate practical and humanitarian issues in the process of normalising their relations. They will link agreements with the aim of developing and promoting on the basis of this Treaty and for their mutual benefit co-operation in the field of economy, science and technology, transport, judicial relations, Posts and telecommunications, health, culture, sports, environment. Defense and other areas. Details have been agreed on at the Spuplature Protocol.
Article 8
Kosovo and Serbia will exchange permanent missions. They will be located at the headquarters of the relevant government.
Practical issues related to the establishment of missions will be addressed separately.
Article 9
Kosovo and Serbia agree that this treaty will not affect the bilateral and multilateral international treaties and agreements already related to them or that it has to do with them.
