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Solution for Kosovo-Metohija to be sought in compromise of both sides

Belgrade, 1 December 2005

Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said today during talks with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivailo Kalfin that the solution for Kosovo-Metohija should be sought through a compromise of both sides, while paying respect to international law and the principle of inviolability of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state.

Kostunica stressed that the negotiations should be direct and that the solution for Kosovo-Metohija should be found through dialogue and compromise, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1244.

He said that regional stability must be taken into account, and reiterated that the beginning of negotiations must not push the implementation of standards in the province into the background.

Kalfin agreed that the agreement of Belgrade and Pristina is the best way to reach a solution for Kosovo, and that regional stability and internationally recognised borders must be taken into account.

Kostunica expressed gratitude to the Bulgarian government and President Georgy Parvanov for their principled and constructive role concerning the negotiations on Kosovo-Metohija.

The two officials agreed that relations between the two countries are good and voiced readiness to improve economic and cultural cooperation.

During the talks, it was agreed that the Serbian Prime Minister will visit Sophia on December 19, signalling another opportunity to exchange opinions on the important issues of the two countries.