Orav: Borrell has recommended lifting measures, after reforms we will support you with funds

The chief of the European Union Office in Kosovo, Aivo Orav, has said EU High Representative Josep Borrell has recommended lifting measures against Kosovo, while discussions are continuing with Council members.

Orav has stressed that the EU has received a new momentum for its enlargement, but Kosovo and the countries of the Western Balkans have jobs and issues to resolve among themselves.

EU accession is a very important issue, even for the EU it is duty to respond to history, today war has returned to the world, with the fight of Russian aggression in Ukraine. This new momentum for enlargement is right now, we have recently opened negotiations with Albania, after many years of work”.

After adopting reforms in line with EU agencies, we will support you with funds, Kosovo and the countries of the Western Balkans have much work to do even by resolving issues with each other. The EU, on the other hand, also shows the pledge to you through financial assistance”, European Union Office in Kosovo chief Aivo Ora said.

As for the attack on Banjska and police response, he said it has shown the Kosovo Police professional response.

Kosovo, according to him, has noted good progress in the functioning of a functional economy, while adding that the Parliament has faced challenges in advancing the laws Kosovo needs.

“also expected improvement in the judiciary, Kosovo has a greater level of clearing issues and has collected the large number of pending materials. In the environment we have limited progress”, he said.

EU Ambassador to Pristina said Kosovo and Serbia should continue towards normalisation of reports between themselves, while adding that Borrell has recommended lifting measures and discussions are continuing with Council members.

“Constanti Progress over the years means approaching Be, Kosovo must engage in fighting corruption and strengthening the judiciary”, Ora said.