The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, called on Thursday 16 March for Serbia and Kosovo to agree on the implementation annex of the EU proposal, when they meet on Saturday in Ohrid (North Macedonia).
“It is now the time for Serbia and Kosovo to agree on the implementation annex, which is an integral part of the agreement, and share a clear understanding on how to put in place their provisions”, the High Representative stressed on his blog (see EUROPE 13131/12).
“This is the time for the leaders of Kosovo, Serbia and of the entire Western Balkans to show courage, and to demonstrate shared responsibility for the success of the EU accession process of the region”, he said.
The High Representative promised that he was working tirelessly to reach “a comprehensive agreement on the normalisation of relations that is acceptable to EU Member States, is in line with international law and the European acquis, and contributes to regional stability”. In his view, the agreement on the table is an important step towards this goal. (Original version in French by Camille-Cerise Gessant)