Serbia and Kosovo leave Brussels without finalizing relations agreement

The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo left Brussels on Monday without reaching an agreement on the implementation of a pact promoted by the European Union which, if implemented, will represent a step forward in the normalization of their relations, and They will meet again in March. to try to close it.

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, After to meet for more than five hours with the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucicand the Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti first with each of them separately, then together.

In Brussels late last week, there was some optimism that the two leaders could reach an agreement today. However, Although the two ‘agreed to proceed with the implementation’ of the EU’s proposed plan, ‘further negotiations are needed’said Borel.

For this reason, he summoned them again “throughout the month of March”, with the intention of conclude the agreement before the next European summit, which will take place in Brussels on the 23rd and 24th.

The agreement provides that Belgrade and Pristina recognize the official documents of both countries, so that citizens can circulate “freely” between one another, or that Serbia does not prevent Kosovo’s entry into international organisations. It also involves the mutual recognition of university degrees to “promote better job opportunities”, Borrell explained, “new” investment opportunities and “more trade” between Serbia and Kosovo, as red tape will be reduced, EFE reports.