11 minutes agoDe Riu: Dialogue, historical opportunity to turn page ʹ visa liberalisation can no longer wait
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Italy's ambassador to Kosovo, Antonello De Riu, has said Italy strongly supports dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo, relieved by the EU. He, in an interview for ANSA, says Kosovo's application for membership in the Council of Europe is legitimate and signals commitment to democracy and protection of rights [...]
He, in an interview for ANSA, says Kosovo's application for membership in the Council of Europe is legitimate and signals commitment to democracy and protection of citizens' rights.
The “is a historic opportunity for both countries to finally close the tragic legacy of the past and look forward to the prospect of entering the European Union. So Kosovo's legitimate aspirations to become part of the Council of Europe are essentialally important signal of commitment to democracy, rule of law and protection of the rights of its citizens to be fed by a substantial progress in the EU facilitated dialogue”.
De Riu says Italy “along with Quinti's other partners is on the line to encourage both sides to work constructively under the EU's ease, to reach a crucial agreement on stabilising the region and European perspective of both countries”.
The Italian ambassador has also spoken of the war in Ukraine, saying its expansion in the Western Balkans could be avoided if the European perspective becomes tangible to the countries of this region.
“In Kosovo's case it is necessary to overcome the growing frustration of local public opinion on the European integration process, even due to the lack of visa liberalisation for Kosovo citizens the only ones in the region who do not benefit from this measure despite the country has long achieved the parameters to get it”, he said.
Italy's ambassador to Kosovo, Antonello De Riu, has said relations between Kosovo and his country are excellent until it says the economic sector has had interesting growth prospects.
In addition to the simple growth of exports and imports of goods and services (tradition in 2021 was 334m euros, a significant increase, compared to a year ago), there is also the possibility that Italian investors focus on the Kosovo market, which represents interesting components with our economy: I am talking about favourable taxation and the presence of the newly qualified workforce of”.
