The government’s official web site quotes the interview:
On the six-item plan:
Serbia will discuss the six-item plan with UN representatives and EULEX because Serbia can only discuss status issues with Kosovo institutions. UNMIK Chief Lamberto Zannier will soon visit Belgrade to discuss the implementation of the six-item plan in the field. In my opinion, the talks concerning this issue should start as soon as possible.
On the announcement that Belgrade is ready to talk with UNMIK, but not with representatives from Kosovo institutions:
Serbia does not want to negotiate with the institutions that have illegally declared their independence. We can only discuss status issues with Pristina. Kosovo institutions did not participate in the negotiations with the UN concerning the six-item plan. Talks between Serbs and Albanians could only be held if they were in line with Resolution 1244 and status-neutral.
What will you discuss with UNMIK?
We will discuss issues of major importance for the non-Albanian citizens of Kosovo-Metohija, such as the police, customs, judiciary, the protection of religious and cultural heritage and transport.
Is there a possibility to resume negotiations concerning Kosovo status?
The current Kosovo status is not a permanent one. The UN Security Council did not endorse the unilaterally declared Kosovo independence, as well as one third of countries from all over the world. The issue of Kosovo status is still open and negotiations must be continued.
What will the next Security Council session discuss?
Serbia insisted that the Security Council session is held as soon as possible, as the recently formed Kosovo security forces cannot provide stability. We cannot expect them to provide security for Serbs in the province. Serbia is also making efforts to demilitarise the province, as there are a large amount of weapons there, which could be used against Serbs. There are enough reasons for the Security Council to declare the Kosovo security forces invalid.
On the government’s appeal to Kosovo Serbs not to join the Kosovo security forces:
The Ministry has not yet received any information that Serbs have applied for the Kosovo security forces.
On cooperation between local institutions and EULEX:
The government accepted the deployment of EULEX in Kosovo, but warned that cooperation depends upon its approach.
Will the European Parliament resolution make the remaining countries recognise Kosovo independence?
The European Council resolution, urging the countries that have not recognised Kosovo independence to do so, is utterly unacceptable and is not in line with either international law or the Constitution. Serbia will continue the fight for the preservation of its territorial integrity and sovereignty through diplomatic means.
On an investigation concerning unnecessary budget expenditures:
The government has launched the investigation in this respect, but it needs time. The Ministry for Kosovo-Metohija has provided an adequate control of expenditures in all local self-governments and invited other ministries to do so. It is of importance to determine what happens with the funds that Serbia has been setting aside for Kosovo-Metohija during the past 10 years.