“Serbs, Albanians could reach historic compromise”

The possibility for a historic compromise to be reached between Serbs and ethnic Albanians will increase, says Serbian FM Vuk Jeremic. Jeremic specified that this would happen once the International Court of Justice (ICJ) reports back to the UN General Assembly regarding the legality under international law of the ethnic Albanian unilateral declaration of Kosovo's independence. “Serbs, Albanians could reach historic compromise” The proclamation was made two years ago, and was rejected by Belgrade. Now, speaking in Lima, Peru, Jeremic stated that Serbia was ready to engage in dialog. “My country is ready to engage in a good-faith dialog that produces a solution to the Kosovo problem acceptable to all parties. Serbia will be constructive in the talks to come, for a solution needs to be found, requiring flexibility on all sides.” At the 40th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Lima, Jeremic underlined that Serbia “will never accept an imposed outcome that aims to unilaterally terminate our sovereign rights in Kosovo”, adding that “this is neither just nor legitimate, or sustainable”. Jeremic underscored that the consequences of a positive outcome would not only be felt in our corner of Europe, adding that they would provide a critical boost to all who are committed to consolidate a rules-based international order for the 21st century-“one in which unilateralism is clearly seen as a threat to stability, and one in which reaching agreement is an essential element in enhancing the security of the world”. “The separatists have tried to forcibly change the borders of Serbia, they have not succeeded, thanks in large part to the solidarity of over three quarters of OAS countries which have not recognized Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence. In the name of the Republic of Serbia, I express my profound appreciation for their principled position, rooted in the basic precepts of international law,” Jeremic stated. Serbia, OAS in MoU Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Jose Miguel Insulza and Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic signed in Lima on Sunday the Memorandum of Understanding that will strengthen the cooperation between Serbia and the organization in spreading democratic values and principles, it was announced Monday on the OAS website. Insulza thanked Jeremic for the interest the Serbian government has shown in OAS, an organization in which Serbia has the status of observer, and its commitment to democracy and democratic institutions. It is very encouraging to see Serbia's commitment to democracy and democratic institutions, to improving the protection of human rights, promoting development, strengthening security and prosperity for all citizens, and especially the commitment to resolving international issues through dialogue and peaceful means, Insulza said after the signing of the memorandum. Jeremic said it is a great honor for him to be Serbia's first foreign minister who signed this document and who is taking an active part in the cooperation of his country and the Organization of American States.

“Serbs, Albanians could reach historic compromise”

The proclamation was made two years ago, and was rejected by Belgrade.

Now, speaking in Lima, Peru, Jeremić stated that Serbia was ready to engage in dialog.

“My country is ready to engage in a good-faith dialog that produces a solution to the Kosovo problem acceptable to all parties. Serbia will be constructive in the talks to come, for a solution needs to be found, requiring flexibility on all sides.”

At the 40th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Lima, Jeremić underlined that Serbia “will never accept an imposed outcome that aims to unilaterally terminate our sovereign rights in Kosovo”, adding that “this is neither just nor legitimate, or sustainable”.

Jeremić underscored that the consequences of a positive outcome would not only be felt in our corner of Europe, adding that they would provide a critical boost to all who are committed to consolidate a rules-based international order for the 21st century-“one in which unilateralism is clearly seen as a threat to stability, and one in which reaching agreement is an essential element in enhancing the security of the world”.

“The separatists have tried to forcibly change the borders of Serbia, they have not succeeded, thanks in large part to the solidarity of over three quarters of OAS countries which have not recognized Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence. In the name of the Republic of Serbia, I express my profound appreciation for their principled position, rooted in the basic precepts of international law,” Jeremić stated.

Serbia, OAS in MoU

Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Jose Miguel Insulza and Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić signed in Lima on Sunday the Memorandum of Understanding that will strengthen the cooperation between Serbia and the organization in spreading democratic values and principles, it was announced Monday on the OAS website.

Insulza thanked Jeremić for the interest the Serbian government has shown in OAS, an organization in which Serbia has the status of observer, and its commitment to democracy and democratic institutions.

It is very encouraging to see Serbia's commitment to democracy and democratic institutions, to improving the protection of human rights, promoting development, strengthening security and prosperity for all citizens, and especially the commitment to resolving international issues through dialogue and peaceful means, Insulza said after the signing of the memorandum.

Jeremić said it is a great honor for him to be Serbia's first foreign minister who signed this document and who is taking an active part in the cooperation of his country and the Organization of American States.