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Belgrade fully committed to solving problems through dialogue

Belgrade/Brussels, 27 February 2024

Director of the Serbian government's Office for Kosovo and Metohija Petar Petkovic stated in Brussels today, after a new round of dialogue with Pristina, that the Belgrade delegation has shown full commitment to solving problems and that it is necessary to find a solution for payment transactions in dinars in Kosovo and Metohija.

Following the meeting, Petkovic told the press that during the talks with Miroslav Lajcak, it was agreed that the decision of so-called central bank of Kosovo (CBK) implies a solution at the political level, which is why he is personally present in Brussels, unlike Pristina's chief negotiator Besnik Bislimi.

He pointed out that Belgrade will do everything to reach a solution in Brussels, adding that our delegation insisted that the disputed provisions be removed, and that the Postanska stedionica bank must remain in Kosovo and Metohija.

This is not only about the people, but about Serbian institutions too, because if they do not have conditions to cover financial costs, their survival is questionable, Petkovic said.

The Director of the Office for Kosovo and Metohija said that all pressing issues were raised at the meeting and that the problems of Serbs were highlighted, underlining that Belgrade persists in finding a solution and making it possible for Serbs to receive their salaries, pensions and social benefits.

Petkovic said that he expects the talks to continue and that Belgrade will accept Lajcak's invitation, as it is of crucial importance to resolve this issue.