The British secretary makes it clear to Kurt: Tension in the north is jeopardising Kosovo's achievements

At that meeting, the situation in northern Kosovo has been discussed.

Great Britain has demanded that the Government of Kosovo take measures to de-progress the situation in the north.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti in London today to discuss the situation in northern Kosovo. The foreign secretary stressed the need for the Kosovo government to take de-progressing steps to reduce tensions, including ensuring that the heads of the four northern municipalities can work from alternative locations, the removal of special police units from municipal buildings and the taking steps towards new, inclusive “elections, the announcement is initially said.

Furthermore, Kosovo and Serbia are said to have responsibility for de-progressing the situation in the north.

The foreign secretariat underlined that Serbia and Kosovo now have the responsibility to act to de-proportionate tensions and avoid any further inflammatory action or rhetoric. He welcomed the announcement of the imminent release of three Kosovo police officers detained on 14 June by Serbian security forces as a positive step ahead of“, the statement continues.

Speaking after the meeting, the foreign secretary said the “United Kingdom was the first country to recognise Kosovo's independence in 2008 and remains committed to its future as an independent, multiethnic state in a stable and prosperous body of“.

”Sic I have made clear to Prime Minister Kurti, continuing tensions jeopardised the difficult achievements achieved in Kosovo over the years along with the United Kingdom and international partners“, the announcement concludes.