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Scholz said they have discussed many topics, while warning of visit to Pristina. He expressed happiness with the co-operation of the two countries' governments, which he said would also serve projects that “will strengthen energy independence and improve air quality”.

Chancellor Schelz gives no hope that visas will be liberalised soon

The German Chancellor cited visa liberalisation for Kosovo as a very important issue for which he said he is constantly engaged, but did not give much hope that this will happen soon.

Further progress must now be made in visa liberalisation for Kosovo. The federal government has fixed this as a target in the coalition deal. For that, I am engaged with persistence in the European Union, in conversations with partners; I am persistently engaged”, he said.

Official Berlin has consistently supported visa liberalisation for Kosovo, for which the European Commission has given the green light in 2016 and 2018, recommending the EU Council to make a decision on abolishing the visa regime, the decision that is currently lacking.

Four agreements to be signed in second half of this year under the Berlin Process

Scholz also cited regional co-operation, saying that “with the Berlin Process, Germany has been engaged in this region” for years.

He cited four important agreements that he said would be signed in the second half of this year under the Berlin Process.

The most important project is the creation of a joint regional market”, he said, warning agreements on free movement of people and recognition of professional diplomas.

“As you see, we had many themes, and I'm glad they will continue on a visit to Pristina”, Scholz said.

Germany's role in Kosovo dialogue Serbia

The theme of Kosovo's recognition is the topic that should be part of dialogue with Serbia, for which Germany gives support as it has long done.

This will only work through concrete agreements that will reach both countries and are very specific, but of course here is also what Germany has long done so is recognition of Kosovo. These are the topics that require short or long strategies but all have to make progress quickly, so we give our support in this direction and provide a framework so that this can be achieved”, Scholz said.

He also said he sees will from the parties for an agreement on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue.

We don't judge who's right, but we offer the opportunity to have leadership so leaders can exercise leadership and I have the impression that will is too great to make progress and these things should be considered apart. The first is the revival of the Berlin Process that has contributed to the Balkans, and the second is the issue of EU membership, and we all know they are realistic prospects and it is worth agreeing to”, he said. /PERISCOP/