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Serbian arguments presented in Vienna convincing

Belgrade, 28 July 2006

The Serbian negotiating team for Kosovo-Metohija agreed in a meeting today that the positions presented by the Serbian delegation in first status talks in Vienna on July 24 were uniform and convincing in presenting the Serbian negotiating platform and explanation of the proposal for essential autonomy as a solution for the southern province.

It is very important that international mediators pay special attention to the analysis of arguments that the Serbian negotiating team presented and to evaluate the one-sided strivings and hidden threats of the Albanian side.

Members of the negotiating team reiterated readiness of the Serbian delegation to continue talks on decentralisation, protection of Serbian monasteries, churches and cultural legacy as well as economic and property issues, that have been taking place for months now in Vienna.

During next rounds of talks, the Serbian side will present convincing arguments and reiterate readiness for finding a compromise on issues concerning human rights protection and reaching basic multiethnic standards.

The negotiating team expects the international mediators to additionally contribute to ensure that in next rounds of negotiation agreement is reached on issues of vital importance for the survival of Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija, return of those exiled and the right to a generally free and dignified life of Serbs in the province.