"Hague, constructive role over Kosovo"

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband says that this year has been crucial for Serbia and the region.

Izvor: Tanjug

Thursday, 25.12.2008.

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British Foreign Secretary David Miliband says that this year has been crucial for Serbia and the region. According to him, Belgrade could become a candidate for EU membership in 2009 if it fulfills the obligations towards the Hague Tribunal and plays a constructive role in the Balkans, above all in Kosovo. "Hague, constructive role over Kosovo" "The parliamentary elections held in May indicate how many voters actually share the vision of a successful Serbia within the EU," underlined Miliband in an opinion piece published in Belgrade's Vecernje Novosti newspaper. "You chose a government which is ready to make courageous decisions in order to lead you to Europe, a government which has chosen to introduce European standards and which has significantly improved the cooperation with The Hague-based International War Crimes Tribunal," he added. "I know that we will continue disagreeing upon the basic matters concerning Kosovo, and that your government will relentlessly defend Serbia's positions," wrote the British foreign secretary. However, I also hope that we will move the focus from what we disagree on to the attainment of a common goal, which is to make it possible for all the communities in Kosovo to enjoy peace, safety and complete honoring of their rights, he said, voicing belief that the EU mission in Kosovo - EULEX will ensure greater legal protection for all the people in Kosovo." British PM Gordon Brown, Miliband (FoNet, archive)

"Hague, constructive role over Kosovo"

"The parliamentary elections held in May indicate how many voters actually share the vision of a successful Serbia within the EU," underlined Miliband in an opinion piece published in Belgrade's Večernje Novosti newspaper.

"You chose a government which is ready to make courageous decisions in order to lead you to Europe, a government which has chosen to introduce European standards and which has significantly improved the cooperation with The Hague-based International War Crimes Tribunal," he added.

"I know that we will continue disagreeing upon the basic matters concerning Kosovo, and that your government will relentlessly defend Serbia's positions," wrote the British foreign secretary.

However, I also hope that we will move the focus from what we disagree on to the attainment of a common goal, which is to make it possible for all the communities in Kosovo to enjoy peace, safety and complete honoring of their rights, he said, voicing belief that the EU mission in Kosovo - EULEX will ensure greater legal protection for all the people in Kosovo."

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