Serbian Ambassador to Tirana: Our attitude towards Kosovo is diametrically contrary to that against Albania

Slobodan Vukchev, Serbia's ambassador to Tirana, has said Serbia is willing to develop relations in all areas of common interest with Albania, despite opposing positions on the Kosovo issue.

He said that when it comes to Kosovo's stance, it is diametrically contrary to its attitude towards Albania.

We believe this should not burden our relationship. You know Serbia does not accept the declaration of [Kosovo independence. The current status is regulated by international documents, primarily UN Security Council Resolution 1244.

Belgrade is under way with the mediation of EU representatives, with political representatives of Kosovo Albanians, for our future relations. The negotiations are difficult in our assessment and not only with the current representatives of Pristina, who are not ready for any compromise, except for our unconditional recognition. Such an attitude is not acceptable on our part. To move from the dead points where we have been for a long time, political representatives of Kosovo Albanians must begin to fulfill their obligations and what is required above all the formation of the association”, Said he was in an interview for Pamlet.