4 minutes agoQU INT: Banning Porfirije's Kosovo Visit Versus Ahtisaari Plan
Periskopi(2 years ago)
(2 years ago)The QUINT states have reacted as Kosovo has not allowed entry into the territory of the Republic, Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church. Along with the EU Office, QUINT have claimed to be concerned with such a Kosovo decision to ban the visit of Porfirije and other associate bishops that will [...]
According to QUINT, the Government's decision is contrary to the Ahtisaari Plan provisions, which clearly defines rights, privileges and immunitys for the clergy of the Serbian Orthodox Church and is not in line with Kosovo's obligations in the EU Dialogue.
“We expect the Government of Kosovo to meet its highest human rights standards in both its legal framework and its actions, to act in the interest of all its citizens, and to maintain its essential values and responsibility to regional stability. We continue to call on both sides to refrain from any action and rhetoric that could increase tensions and lead to incidents”, it says in response.
