Hargrees: Kosovo- Serbia is not moving fast EU and United Kingdom committed to furthering process

Dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia remains troubled, due to domestic political developments in both countries. So said Jonathan Hargreaves, representative of the United Kingdom for the Western Balkans, in an interview for Radio Free Europe. Commenting on the slowness of the dialogue process, he said the current situation is understandable, [...]
Commenting on the slowness of the dialogue process, he said the current situation is understandable, but disturbing.
“It's a secret he's not actually moving that fast. And, it's not surprising, considering the absence of a Parliament and a government with full competence here. We also understand that there are many developments in Serbia currently, which are receiving a lot of political attention”, Hargrees said.
He praised the European Union's efforts, stressing that there is readiness to prepare the ground so that dialogue can resume once the right circumstances arise.
Therefore, it is disappointing and disturbing that dialogue is not moving fast currently. But the EU has a great special representative, and a great team, which I know are working hard to prepare the ground for the moment when a better opportunity to move forward presents itself. ”
The United Kingdom, according to him, is fully committed to supporting this process.
The United Kingdom is certainly committed to supporting it The EU in that process. And, meanwhile, it is ensuring that conditions in Kosovo are the best possible, to enable a good environment for this. ”
He also underlined that Kosovo is likely to directly influence the creation of favourable conditions on the ground.
This is something Kosovo can do, despite bilateral or trilateral talks. But the basis of the dialogue will be greatly influenced by the conditions on the ground. And this is something I think is in control of Kosovo and its government. ”
Kosovo Dialogue Serbia, mediated by the European Union and supported by international partners, has suffered numerous deadlocks recently, especially in the wake of tensions raised in northern Kosovo and the political crisis in Serbia. /Periscopi/
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