After meeting with Hashim Thaci in Brussels, President Aleksandar Vucic said that "talks have been opened on long-term relations between Serbs and Albanians."
"Small chance of resolving Kosovo issue, but we should try"
After meeting with Hashim Thaci in Brussels, President Aleksandar Vucic said that "talks have been opened on long-term relations between Serbs and Albanians."
Source: B92, Tanjug
Close the entire text of the article here
(Screen capture, file)
Concerning concrete issues that are already a part of the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, the agreement on the judiciary has been confirmed, the opening of the bridge on the Ibar River (in Kosovska Mitrovica) has been announced, and it has been concluded that, regarding the establishment of the Community of the Serb Municipalities, Pristina did not make any progress, Vucic told journalists in Brussels after the informal breakfast.
The president also stressed that "resolving historical relations between the Serbs and Albanians" would be mean a great deal to both Belgrade and Pristina - and that the talks would continue, although, he pointed out, "nobody is too big of an optimist."
Nevertheless, Vucic continued, "we see a small chance of resolving the historical issue between Serbs and Albanians, and we need to use it."
"It's worth a try, for the sake of future," Vucic said.
Integration
In a statement issued after the meeting, Federica Mogherini said that Vucic and Thaci "followed up on their commitment from the last meeting on July 3 where they agreed to start working on a new phase of the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina for normalization of relations and reconciliation," adding, "work on this will continue in the coming weeks."
"Both sides today agreed the final steps for the implementation of the justice agreement reached within the EU facilitated dialogue. The presidents confirmed that the agreement will be fully implemented on October 17, 2017. On that day, judges, prosecutors and judicial staff will be integrated into the Kosovo judiciary. The integration of the judicial personnel will allow for justice to be delivered across Kosovo and, in particular, in Mitrovica region," the statement said, and concluded:
"The high representative welcomed the renewed commitment by both presidents to the process. She reiterated that the EU and she personally is fully committed to the European Union perspective of Serbia, Kosovo and the entire region and that progress by both sides is firmly linked to progress in the dialogue."
I'm afraid you are correct. Serbia takes back the North.
Meanwhile, Daytonize the rest and move on.
(Bekim_Novi Sad, 1 September 2017 19:09)
NORTH WILL BE ONLY PART OF THE COMPROMISE.
BE BACK TO THE REALITY.
WE NEED PEACE BUT EVEN MORE WE NEED BACK OUR CHURCHES AND GRAVES.
(rote kapelle, 3 September 2017 00:42)
Why do you need Albanians to recognise the autonomy of ZSO? It's irrelevant whether Albanians recognise it or not... Kosovo's Constitution already guarantees a high degree of self-governance for any municipality in Kosovo including the right of municipalities to engage in inter-municipal cooperation and cross-border cooperation, if they so wish.
(icj1, 1 September 2017 03:15)
What's so funny is that your little albos didn't write the so called Kosova constitution. It was the west because Albos were, and still are, incapable of writing one LOL.
(sj, 1 September 2017 15:13)
They will get executive powers as all autonomous units have eventually. If not now, then in the future. Until then, frozen conflict, no EU and no UN for Kosovo.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 23:52)
Really no UN is needed not sure what is this drive for UN, as for EU Kosovo is not ready for EU and Serbia neither ( but much further along).
Beograd will let Serbs of Kosovo in the dust for EU regardless of lip service. There are 40K Serbs north and 78K Serbs South no need to give them Autonomy they already have all protections needed. We do not want another Serbska.
We can keep frozen conflict which plays in our hands as per your very own politicians, we are in no rush to sort this out and we already made concession in never changing the constitution without minorities agreeing.
It will never pass parliament in Kosovo ZSO THaqi has no longer any teeth you can have him anytime you like, in Kosovo now you will have to deal with Vetvendosje no more charlatans as Thaqi or Tahiri. Thaqi has no power as he is President and Unlike Vucic his power in parliament has shrunk.
Let it be Frozen.
(Alo Alo, 1 September 2017 11:51)
Yes and in return Albanians recognize the autonomy of ZSO
(Navi, 31 August 2017 18:52)
Why do you need Albanians to recognise the autonomy of ZSO? It's irrelevant whether Albanians recognise it or not... Kosovo's Constitution already guarantees a high degree of self-governance for any municipality in Kosovo including the right of municipalities to engage in inter-municipal cooperation and cross-border cooperation, if they so wish.
(icj1, 1 September 2017 03:15)
Looks like your are slowly pulling your head out of your own ass
(Gjon Marku, 31 August 2017 17:11)
---
Dear Gjon, Few accept your rude comments as serious, when you've repeatedly exposed yourself to so much ridicule. No need to make a further fool of yourself with crude remarks.
By the way, how are you enjoying your loudly prophetic, but unrealized visa-free access to the EU?
(Amnesty Yugoslavia, 1 September 2017 00:53)
No deal then as the only thing they can get is ZSO with no executive powers, which Serbs dont want hence no agreement.
(Alo Alo, 31 August 2017 22:03)
They will get executive powers as all autonomous units have eventually. If not now, then in the future. Until then, frozen conflict, no EU and no UN for Kosovo.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 23:52)
Justice Agreement in Serbian Holy Land Kosovo presently occupied by USA and Albanian Islamic terrorist ???
Srbija an innocent victim of a blind USA justice ! Serbian people fugatives from an unjust world led by the USA, England and Germany ! USA controls the world social media, dehumanizing, demonizing and isolating Slavic Eastern Orthodox Christianity of all Europe, of all the world !!!
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 31 August 2017 13:18)
Quick question can you explain who killed 10th albanian in Kosova did they comet suicide or did they hang themselves, so what you think do we really accept or return of Serbian regime again you serbs must be dreaming not in this lifetime maybe next life
So be real and move on
(Ace high, 31 August 2017 22:57)
Yes and in return Albanians recognize the autonomy of ZSO. Albanians always like to omit this requirement because it's unpopular for their audience and they don't like tear gas. No autonomy, no deal. Simple as that.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 18:52)
No deal then as the only thing they can get is ZSO with no executive powers, which Serbs dont want hence no agreement.
(Alo Alo, 31 August 2017 22:03)
Two losers walk into a bar....Funny because Thaci today said in the end people of Kosovo have to vote in a referendum to decide if they agree or not. In that case why are these talks being held. Majority of people are agianst talks and against Thaci.
(Avni, 31 August 2017 20:55)
So we give jurisdiction over n mitrovica, open the bridge allowing the zombies to enter freely, and what have the albs done?
(Stan, 31 August 2017 14:26)
Yes and in return Albanians recognize the autonomy of ZSO. Albanians always like to omit this requirement because it's unpopular for their audience and they don't like tear gas. No autonomy, no deal. Simple as that.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 18:52)
Why isn't it ever made clear if all Kosovo Serbs in the justice system will have to take the republic of kosovo bar exam? How can Serbs be lawyers if not approved by Kosovo bar? Has Kosovo accepted Serbian law degrees?
(Brian., 31 August 2017 18:11)
So we give jurisdiction over n mitrovica, open the bridge allowing the zombies to enter freely, and what have the albs done? Nothing, nada, nista. And yet we still go to these meetings in good faith? Something doesn't smell right Mr. President.
(Stan, 31 August 2017 14:26)
What you smell is reality my ignorant friend. Looks like your are slowly pulling your head out of your own ass and now wonder that it smells different. Nothing to be afraid of, its just your head thats getting clearer.
(Gjon Marku, 31 August 2017 17:11)
Hats off to Vucic to "try"! Signs of a mature leadermind the mindless idiots who try to write something thinking they're "so smart"...lol.
Vucic has been voted into that position to try and work thru this issue and that's what he's doing!
I happen to like it...it takes a lot to be in the same room with someone like Thachi, who you know killed anyone who opposed his "authority"..whether Srb, Alb, civilian, etc. If Thachi doesn't give way, I think Vucic is in a GREAT position to do whatever he needs to do..let's hope they can work something out that both sides like/dislike.
(Watcher, 31 August 2017 16:09)
These talks are irrelevant. The "issue" will be solved only when both Kosovo and Serbia are admitted to EU at the same time.
Why does Vucic look like a zombie in that picture? Or is that a "heroic" look from the man who claims everyone is against Serbia, but he is Serbia's savior? LOL
(Genti, 31 August 2017 14:51)
So we give jurisdiction over n mitrovica, open the bridge allowing the zombies to enter freely, and what have the albs done? Nothing, nada, nista. And yet we still go to these meetings in good faith? Something doesn't smell right Mr. President.
(Stan, 31 August 2017 14:26)
Justice Agreement in Serbian Holy Land Kosovo presently occupied by USA and Albanian Islamic terrorist ???
Srbija an innocent victim of a blind USA justice ! Serbian people fugatives from an unjust world led by the USA, England and Germany ! USA controls the world social media, dehumanizing, demonizing and isolating Slavic Eastern Orthodox Christianity of all Europe, of all the world !!!
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 31 August 2017 13:18)
Justice Agreement in Serbian Holy Land Kosovo presently occupied by USA and Albanian Islamic terrorist ???
Srbija an innocent victim of a blind USA justice ! Serbian people fugatives from an unjust world led by the USA, England and Germany ! USA controls the world social media, dehumanizing, demonizing and isolating Slavic Eastern Orthodox Christianity of all Europe, of all the world !!!
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 31 August 2017 13:18)
So we give jurisdiction over n mitrovica, open the bridge allowing the zombies to enter freely, and what have the albs done? Nothing, nada, nista. And yet we still go to these meetings in good faith? Something doesn't smell right Mr. President.
(Stan, 31 August 2017 14:26)
What you smell is reality my ignorant friend. Looks like your are slowly pulling your head out of your own ass and now wonder that it smells different. Nothing to be afraid of, its just your head thats getting clearer.
(Gjon Marku, 31 August 2017 17:11)
Two losers walk into a bar....Funny because Thaci today said in the end people of Kosovo have to vote in a referendum to decide if they agree or not. In that case why are these talks being held. Majority of people are agianst talks and against Thaci.
(Avni, 31 August 2017 20:55)
Hats off to Vucic to "try"! Signs of a mature leadermind the mindless idiots who try to write something thinking they're "so smart"...lol.
Vucic has been voted into that position to try and work thru this issue and that's what he's doing!
I happen to like it...it takes a lot to be in the same room with someone like Thachi, who you know killed anyone who opposed his "authority"..whether Srb, Alb, civilian, etc. If Thachi doesn't give way, I think Vucic is in a GREAT position to do whatever he needs to do..let's hope they can work something out that both sides like/dislike.
(Watcher, 31 August 2017 16:09)
So we give jurisdiction over n mitrovica, open the bridge allowing the zombies to enter freely, and what have the albs done? Nothing, nada, nista. And yet we still go to these meetings in good faith? Something doesn't smell right Mr. President.
(Stan, 31 August 2017 14:26)
These talks are irrelevant. The "issue" will be solved only when both Kosovo and Serbia are admitted to EU at the same time.
Why does Vucic look like a zombie in that picture? Or is that a "heroic" look from the man who claims everyone is against Serbia, but he is Serbia's savior? LOL
(Genti, 31 August 2017 14:51)
Justice Agreement in Serbian Holy Land Kosovo presently occupied by USA and Albanian Islamic terrorist ???
Srbija an innocent victim of a blind USA justice ! Serbian people fugatives from an unjust world led by the USA, England and Germany ! USA controls the world social media, dehumanizing, demonizing and isolating Slavic Eastern Orthodox Christianity of all Europe, of all the world !!!
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 31 August 2017 13:18)
Quick question can you explain who killed 10th albanian in Kosova did they comet suicide or did they hang themselves, so what you think do we really accept or return of Serbian regime again you serbs must be dreaming not in this lifetime maybe next life
So be real and move on
(Ace high, 31 August 2017 22:57)
Why isn't it ever made clear if all Kosovo Serbs in the justice system will have to take the republic of kosovo bar exam? How can Serbs be lawyers if not approved by Kosovo bar? Has Kosovo accepted Serbian law degrees?
(Brian., 31 August 2017 18:11)
Yes and in return Albanians recognize the autonomy of ZSO. Albanians always like to omit this requirement because it's unpopular for their audience and they don't like tear gas. No autonomy, no deal. Simple as that.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 18:52)
No deal then as the only thing they can get is ZSO with no executive powers, which Serbs dont want hence no agreement.
(Alo Alo, 31 August 2017 22:03)
They will get executive powers as all autonomous units have eventually. If not now, then in the future. Until then, frozen conflict, no EU and no UN for Kosovo.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 23:52)
Really no UN is needed not sure what is this drive for UN, as for EU Kosovo is not ready for EU and Serbia neither ( but much further along).
Beograd will let Serbs of Kosovo in the dust for EU regardless of lip service. There are 40K Serbs north and 78K Serbs South no need to give them Autonomy they already have all protections needed. We do not want another Serbska.
We can keep frozen conflict which plays in our hands as per your very own politicians, we are in no rush to sort this out and we already made concession in never changing the constitution without minorities agreeing.
It will never pass parliament in Kosovo ZSO THaqi has no longer any teeth you can have him anytime you like, in Kosovo now you will have to deal with Vetvendosje no more charlatans as Thaqi or Tahiri. Thaqi has no power as he is President and Unlike Vucic his power in parliament has shrunk.
Let it be Frozen.
(Alo Alo, 1 September 2017 11:51)
Yes and in return Albanians recognize the autonomy of ZSO
(Navi, 31 August 2017 18:52)
Why do you need Albanians to recognise the autonomy of ZSO? It's irrelevant whether Albanians recognise it or not... Kosovo's Constitution already guarantees a high degree of self-governance for any municipality in Kosovo including the right of municipalities to engage in inter-municipal cooperation and cross-border cooperation, if they so wish.
(icj1, 1 September 2017 03:15)
So we give jurisdiction over n mitrovica, open the bridge allowing the zombies to enter freely, and what have the albs done?
(Stan, 31 August 2017 14:26)
Yes and in return Albanians recognize the autonomy of ZSO. Albanians always like to omit this requirement because it's unpopular for their audience and they don't like tear gas. No autonomy, no deal. Simple as that.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 18:52)
Why do you need Albanians to recognise the autonomy of ZSO? It's irrelevant whether Albanians recognise it or not... Kosovo's Constitution already guarantees a high degree of self-governance for any municipality in Kosovo including the right of municipalities to engage in inter-municipal cooperation and cross-border cooperation, if they so wish.
(icj1, 1 September 2017 03:15)
What's so funny is that your little albos didn't write the so called Kosova constitution. It was the west because Albos were, and still are, incapable of writing one LOL.
(sj, 1 September 2017 15:13)
Looks like your are slowly pulling your head out of your own ass
(Gjon Marku, 31 August 2017 17:11)
---
Dear Gjon, Few accept your rude comments as serious, when you've repeatedly exposed yourself to so much ridicule. No need to make a further fool of yourself with crude remarks.
By the way, how are you enjoying your loudly prophetic, but unrealized visa-free access to the EU?
(Amnesty Yugoslavia, 1 September 2017 00:53)
I'm afraid you are correct. Serbia takes back the North.
Meanwhile, Daytonize the rest and move on.
(Bekim_Novi Sad, 1 September 2017 19:09)
NORTH WILL BE ONLY PART OF THE COMPROMISE.
BE BACK TO THE REALITY.
WE NEED PEACE BUT EVEN MORE WE NEED BACK OUR CHURCHES AND GRAVES.
(rote kapelle, 3 September 2017 00:42)
No deal then as the only thing they can get is ZSO with no executive powers, which Serbs dont want hence no agreement.
(Alo Alo, 31 August 2017 22:03)
They will get executive powers as all autonomous units have eventually. If not now, then in the future. Until then, frozen conflict, no EU and no UN for Kosovo.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 23:52)
Justice Agreement in Serbian Holy Land Kosovo presently occupied by USA and Albanian Islamic terrorist ???
Srbija an innocent victim of a blind USA justice ! Serbian people fugatives from an unjust world led by the USA, England and Germany ! USA controls the world social media, dehumanizing, demonizing and isolating Slavic Eastern Orthodox Christianity of all Europe, of all the world !!!
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 31 August 2017 13:18)
So we give jurisdiction over n mitrovica, open the bridge allowing the zombies to enter freely, and what have the albs done? Nothing, nada, nista. And yet we still go to these meetings in good faith? Something doesn't smell right Mr. President.
(Stan, 31 August 2017 14:26)
These talks are irrelevant. The "issue" will be solved only when both Kosovo and Serbia are admitted to EU at the same time.
Why does Vucic look like a zombie in that picture? Or is that a "heroic" look from the man who claims everyone is against Serbia, but he is Serbia's savior? LOL
(Genti, 31 August 2017 14:51)
Hats off to Vucic to "try"! Signs of a mature leadermind the mindless idiots who try to write something thinking they're "so smart"...lol.
Vucic has been voted into that position to try and work thru this issue and that's what he's doing!
I happen to like it...it takes a lot to be in the same room with someone like Thachi, who you know killed anyone who opposed his "authority"..whether Srb, Alb, civilian, etc. If Thachi doesn't give way, I think Vucic is in a GREAT position to do whatever he needs to do..let's hope they can work something out that both sides like/dislike.
(Watcher, 31 August 2017 16:09)
So we give jurisdiction over n mitrovica, open the bridge allowing the zombies to enter freely, and what have the albs done? Nothing, nada, nista. And yet we still go to these meetings in good faith? Something doesn't smell right Mr. President.
(Stan, 31 August 2017 14:26)
What you smell is reality my ignorant friend. Looks like your are slowly pulling your head out of your own ass and now wonder that it smells different. Nothing to be afraid of, its just your head thats getting clearer.
(Gjon Marku, 31 August 2017 17:11)
So we give jurisdiction over n mitrovica, open the bridge allowing the zombies to enter freely, and what have the albs done?
(Stan, 31 August 2017 14:26)
Yes and in return Albanians recognize the autonomy of ZSO. Albanians always like to omit this requirement because it's unpopular for their audience and they don't like tear gas. No autonomy, no deal. Simple as that.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 18:52)
Why do you need Albanians to recognise the autonomy of ZSO? It's irrelevant whether Albanians recognise it or not... Kosovo's Constitution already guarantees a high degree of self-governance for any municipality in Kosovo including the right of municipalities to engage in inter-municipal cooperation and cross-border cooperation, if they so wish.
(icj1, 1 September 2017 03:15)
What's so funny is that your little albos didn't write the so called Kosova constitution. It was the west because Albos were, and still are, incapable of writing one LOL.
(sj, 1 September 2017 15:13)
No deal then as the only thing they can get is ZSO with no executive powers, which Serbs dont want hence no agreement.
(Alo Alo, 31 August 2017 22:03)
They will get executive powers as all autonomous units have eventually. If not now, then in the future. Until then, frozen conflict, no EU and no UN for Kosovo.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 23:52)
Looks like your are slowly pulling your head out of your own ass
(Gjon Marku, 31 August 2017 17:11)
---
Dear Gjon, Few accept your rude comments as serious, when you've repeatedly exposed yourself to so much ridicule. No need to make a further fool of yourself with crude remarks.
By the way, how are you enjoying your loudly prophetic, but unrealized visa-free access to the EU?
(Amnesty Yugoslavia, 1 September 2017 00:53)
Justice Agreement in Serbian Holy Land Kosovo presently occupied by USA and Albanian Islamic terrorist ???
Srbija an innocent victim of a blind USA justice ! Serbian people fugatives from an unjust world led by the USA, England and Germany ! USA controls the world social media, dehumanizing, demonizing and isolating Slavic Eastern Orthodox Christianity of all Europe, of all the world !!!
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 31 August 2017 13:18)
Quick question can you explain who killed 10th albanian in Kosova did they comet suicide or did they hang themselves, so what you think do we really accept or return of Serbian regime again you serbs must be dreaming not in this lifetime maybe next life
So be real and move on
(Ace high, 31 August 2017 22:57)
Why isn't it ever made clear if all Kosovo Serbs in the justice system will have to take the republic of kosovo bar exam? How can Serbs be lawyers if not approved by Kosovo bar? Has Kosovo accepted Serbian law degrees?
(Brian., 31 August 2017 18:11)
Two losers walk into a bar....Funny because Thaci today said in the end people of Kosovo have to vote in a referendum to decide if they agree or not. In that case why are these talks being held. Majority of people are agianst talks and against Thaci.
(Avni, 31 August 2017 20:55)
Yes and in return Albanians recognize the autonomy of ZSO. Albanians always like to omit this requirement because it's unpopular for their audience and they don't like tear gas. No autonomy, no deal. Simple as that.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 18:52)
No deal then as the only thing they can get is ZSO with no executive powers, which Serbs dont want hence no agreement.
(Alo Alo, 31 August 2017 22:03)
Yes and in return Albanians recognize the autonomy of ZSO
(Navi, 31 August 2017 18:52)
Why do you need Albanians to recognise the autonomy of ZSO? It's irrelevant whether Albanians recognise it or not... Kosovo's Constitution already guarantees a high degree of self-governance for any municipality in Kosovo including the right of municipalities to engage in inter-municipal cooperation and cross-border cooperation, if they so wish.
(icj1, 1 September 2017 03:15)
They will get executive powers as all autonomous units have eventually. If not now, then in the future. Until then, frozen conflict, no EU and no UN for Kosovo.
(Navi, 31 August 2017 23:52)
Really no UN is needed not sure what is this drive for UN, as for EU Kosovo is not ready for EU and Serbia neither ( but much further along).
Beograd will let Serbs of Kosovo in the dust for EU regardless of lip service. There are 40K Serbs north and 78K Serbs South no need to give them Autonomy they already have all protections needed. We do not want another Serbska.
We can keep frozen conflict which plays in our hands as per your very own politicians, we are in no rush to sort this out and we already made concession in never changing the constitution without minorities agreeing.
It will never pass parliament in Kosovo ZSO THaqi has no longer any teeth you can have him anytime you like, in Kosovo now you will have to deal with Vetvendosje no more charlatans as Thaqi or Tahiri. Thaqi has no power as he is President and Unlike Vucic his power in parliament has shrunk.
Let it be Frozen.
(Alo Alo, 1 September 2017 11:51)
I'm afraid you are correct. Serbia takes back the North.
Meanwhile, Daytonize the rest and move on.
(Bekim_Novi Sad, 1 September 2017 19:09)
NORTH WILL BE ONLY PART OF THE COMPROMISE.
BE BACK TO THE REALITY.
WE NEED PEACE BUT EVEN MORE WE NEED BACK OUR CHURCHES AND GRAVES.
(rote kapelle, 3 September 2017 00:42)