25 minutes agoHavenier: Kosovo in 2008 we have recognised existing borders, north is part of Republic of Kosovo
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)Ambassador of the United States of America Jeff Hovenier has clarified that the north is part of the Republic of Kosovo and that the US handles it as well. This has come after all developments occurring in the north of the Republic of Kosovo and Serbia's threats that it can again establish barricades and permanently block the northern part of [...]
Hovenier has said the US has recognised Kosovo at the existing borders and that Kosovo's north is part of the Republic of Kosovo, and the US treats it as such.
I want to say one more important thing that is relevant in the context of the questions you've asked. This is a new U.S. position. When we recognised Kosovo as an independent state in 2008 we have done it with the existing borders. And I want to repeat this. I want to make sure people understand that from our perspective, the north of Kosovo has more special consideration, is part of the Republic of Kosovo, and we treat it like that.
I want to stress this because there are numerous questions for the north of Kosovo. I want to assure you that the US position is very clear, it is part of the territory of the Republic of Kosovo, we consider it that way and treat it that way.”, Houvenier said.
He has added that they work very closely with partners to have equal treatment for all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo in every corner of the country.
Recognising that we work very closely with international partners, KFOR and EULEX and others for the need of attention and dedication and taking special action to ensure that Kosovo citizens and those living in northern Kosovo together receive guarantees and protection from the state. But it is part of the Republic of Kosovo”, Havenier has added.
