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Only dialogue, compromise can ensure progress

Belgrade / Athens, 13 May 2021

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic pointed out today in Athens that only a dialogue and compromise can reach a lasting solution to the Kosovo issue, without which there is no stability, investment and future for young people.

At the Delphi Economic Forum, in a conversation with the editor-in-chief of the daily "Kathimerini" Athanasios Ellis, when asked about the situation regarding Kosovo, Brnabic said that, although the dialogue was supposed to encourage the Washington agreement and the appointment of an EU envoy, until the changes in Pristina.

The Prime Minister pointed out that she did not understand the fact that the Prime Minister of the Provisional Institutions of Pristina, Albin Kurti, believes that dialogue is not a key priority of Pristina, assessing that dialogue should be the main priority because without it there is no permanent solution.

She pointed out that Belgrade is waiting for the continuation of the dialogue, but that the move is upon Pristina now, expressing hope that confirmation for a new date will arrive soon.

Dialogue is very difficult, it requires brave leaders, but it is the only way to progress. The sooner we continue the dialogue, the better for everyone in the region, the Prime Minister said.

Answering the question whether the new American administration plays a role in the search for a solution, Brnabic expressed confidence that the initiative is now in the EU, reminding that the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, scheduled the continuation of the dialogue, but it was postponed because of Pristina.

When asked about the Prespa Agreement, the Prime Minister emphasised that Serbia immediately supported the agreement, noting that it was good news, which enabled North Macedonia to continue on its European path.

I know that the prosperity of my country is impossible without the prosperity of the entire region. That is why, as the Prime Minister of Serbia, the progress of everyone in the region is as important to me as the progress of my country, she stated.

The Prime Minister pointed out that the Prespa Agreement proved that historically difficult issues can be resolved through dialogue, which is also important for dialogue with Pristina.

The Prespa Agreement is a good example of how we hope that things will be resolved with Pristina, stated Brnabic, emphasizing that the document shows that, as soon as a compromise is reached, everyone should accept it.

Speaking about relations with Greece, she pointed out that she had a very good conversation with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom she reached an agreement on the next meeting of the High Council for Cooperation between the two countries.

Brnabic said that the citizens of Serbia love Greece and its sea and that they cannot wait to go on vacation to that country this summer, noting that the two countries previously agreed on a bilateral agreement on mutual recognition of vaccination certificates, which will allow citizens to travel without administrative obstacle.

Another important agreement, as she explained, is the document that should be signed next week in Athens, and it concerns the abolition of roaming charges, which will be an additional incentive for the citizens of Serbia to come to Greece.

According to her, the recognition of digital certificates is already in force, and the roaming agreement should enter into force immediately after signing.