On the eve of the first anniversary of the Agreement on the Path to Normalization that Kosovo and Serbia concluded in Ohrid, North Macedonia, the EU High Representative released a statement expressing frustration with the slow progress on the implementation.
What was hailed as a “landmark agreement” has failed to deliver on its promises, plunging the region into a recurring cycle of crises and tensions.
“It is regrettable that despite extensive efforts by the EU and the broader international community, there has been so far very limited progress by both Kosovo and Serbia in implementing the obligations they accepted under this Agreement. The EU recalled repeatedly that the Agreement is binding in its entirety under international law. Therefore, any lack of implementation does not only endanger the Parties’ European integration, it also damages their reputation as credible and reliable partners,” said Borrell.
We expect the leaders of Kosovo and Serbia to show responsibility, vision and leadership by making progress in implementation with no further delay.
Josep Borrell
This statement follows the recent visit of US Envoy Gabriel Escobar to the region, underscoring international concern over the stalled progress.
In a call for action, Josep Borrell emphasized, “It is now high time for both Kosovo and Serbia to break the current vicious cycle of crises and tensions, and move into a new – European – era. The Agreement offers a better future for the citizens of Kosovo and Serbia and the entire region,” said Borell.
“We expect the leaders of Kosovo and Serbia to show responsibility, vision and leadership by making progress in implementation with no further delay. It is an opportunity they should not miss. The European Union continues to stand ready to help Kosovo and Serbia in every step along the way, but they are the ones who have to take those steps and move forward.”
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