K. Albanians "reject representation under 1244"

The Pristina negotiatior in the Kosovo dialogue says "Kosovo will not accept to be represented in regional cooperation under the markings of Resolution 1244". Edita Tahiri also "blamed Serbia for obstructing the talks by constantly insisting on the resolution", said reports today, quoting her statement for a Pristina-based Albanian language newspaper. K. Albanians "reject representation under 1244" Tahiri further stated that "Kosovo would never accept to be represented under Resolution 1244". "Serbia's view on regional cooperation is connected to Resolution 1244, while Kosovo is strict on the issue, she noted. When it comes to Kosovo's representation in regional cooperation, it cannot be done under Resolution 1244 or UNMIK," said she, and added that "Serbia's insisting on it had no legal basis". "Serbia's insistence has no political or legal basis, for there is a new reality in the region,", Tahiri stated, and asserted that "Kosovo is an independent country", which, according to her, "was confirmed by the International Court of Justice". "Six agreements that resulted from the dialogue are being implemented based on reciprocity," she said, and added that Pristina "wishes to continue the dialogue this month". The EU-sponsored Belgrade-Pristina talks have been ongoing in Brussels since March of last year. UN Security Council Resolution 1244 was adopted in 1999, to end the war in the province. Kosovo's ethnic Albanians four years ago unilaterally declared independence - which Serbia rejected. Edita Tahiri (Beta, file) Tanjug

K. Albanians "reject representation under 1244"

Tahiri further stated that "Kosovo would never accept to be represented under Resolution 1244".

"Serbia's view on regional cooperation is connected to Resolution 1244, while Kosovo is strict on the issue, she noted. When it comes to Kosovo's representation in regional cooperation, it cannot be done under Resolution 1244 or UNMIK," said she, and added that "Serbia's insisting on it had no legal basis".

"Serbia's insistence has no political or legal basis, for there is a new reality in the region,", Tahiri stated, and asserted that "Kosovo is an independent country", which, according to her, "was confirmed by the International Court of Justice".

"Six agreements that resulted from the dialogue are being implemented based on reciprocity," she said, and added that Priština "wishes to continue the dialogue this month".

The EU-sponsored Belgrade-Priština talks have been ongoing in Brussels since March of last year.

UN Security Council Resolution 1244 was adopted in 1999, to end the war in the province. Kosovo's ethnic Albanians four years ago unilaterally declared independence - which Serbia rejected.