German Minister: Kosovo-Serbia report normalisation essential for Western Balkans

He said he commends Sorensen for Sorensen's efforts in dialogue. The German minister called on Kosovo and Serbia to implement all agreements reached without further delay, to refrain from any disastrous statements or actions.

The “urges both countries to resume their full commitment to the dialogue process. This includes enabling free and secure movement, even for negotiators and their teams, as well as a critical modulation in public statements aware of their respective mandates. Germany is ready to support both countries in advancing a stable, comprehensive and peaceful process of normalisation”, he said.

The German minister's statement says:

“We see the future of the Western Balkans in the European Union. The normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia is essential here. Dialogue and good neighbourly relations are a pillar of a strong European Union. In that spirit, we continue to monitor closely the recent arrest of Serbia's Assistant Director Igor Popovic in Kosovo. Any measure of deprivation from freedom should be justified and proportional”, he said. Neither was Serbia's arrest of former Kosovo police member Arbnor Spahiu forgotten.
He said this case is being monitored closely. “Also, we are closely monitoring the arrest of Kosovo citizens Arbnor Spahiu by Serbian authorities, and we expect Serbia to fully and quickly ensure proper implementation of legal procedures, respect fundamental rights and ensure a fair legal process Qaeda in line with the Justice Dialogue Agreement, which says criminal procedures for criminal acts in Kosovo should be conducted in principle in Kosovo”, he broadcast Klankosovat.v, followed. Periscope.

“I remember all actors involved, both in Kosovo and Serbia, that respecting fundamental European standards and values -- in particular, the rule of law -- is vital for the EU accession process”.