Not only will Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) not recognize Kosovo - it will not even consider doing it, says the country's foreign minister, Igor Crnadak.
Source: Tanjug
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The issue of recognizing Kosovo will not even be considered by the end of the mandate of the current Council of Ministers, he added.
"There is no recognition of Kosovo in BiH not thanks to the position of Bosniaks (Bosnian Muslims) and Croats, but precisely because of the position of representatives of the Serb Republic (RS), and those parties that make up the authorities on the BiH level, and are in power in the RS. Everyone's united on this issue and there is no chance of that situation changing," Crnadak said.
The minister added that there was agreement in BiH to try and simplify the visa regime, and facilitate the of people and goods, especially when it comes to business people, in order to increase economic activity.
"Generally speaking, we should try to simplify a lot of things to make life easier for 'ordinary' people and everyday functioning. However, in the sense of a change in the position of BiH when it comes to recognizing Kosovo, this will definitely not be discussed," Crnadak concluded.
"Tell Sarajevo to recognize us"
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj on Thursday called on Sarajevo to recognize the self-proclaimed independence of Kosovo.
During the celebration of the Day of Bosniaks, at the Kosovo government, he urged Kosovo Bosniaks to send a message to official Sarajevo to "take the steps necessary to recognize Kosovo's independence," RTK 2 reported.
According to this, he also suggested to start by recognizing documents, "to allow citizens to move freely."
Haradinaj also said that Kosovo Bosniaks have good historical relations with Albanians, but also with other communities in Kosovo.
Bosniaks have one ministerial post in the Kosovo government, and are represented by three deputies in the Assembly.
Imaging Albania joining up with Kosovo. Serbia will then extend all the way to the Mediterranean...
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 14:29)
So, according to you, Serbia should be very happy if Kosovo joins Albania :)
(icj1, 30 September 2017 05:25)
If Albania wants to be part of Serbia, let's see what they propose. I'd certainly be interested in buying some beachfront property in Serbia.
(Zoran, 30 September 2017 14:42)
Well, according to Ivica, Albania has already proposed a Greater Albania that includes Kosovo. So what are you waiting? lol
(icj1, 1 October 2017 14:51)
Sooner or later you like it or not Kosovo willl be part of Albania.BLACK EAGLE ... You aren't permitted to even have an army and you think you'll determine if you join Albania. LOL! You'll do as you are told by the west.
(Gerhard, 30 September 2017 15:37)
So, according to you, Serbia should be very happy if Kosovo joins Albania :)
(icj1, 30 September 2017 05:25)
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If Albania wants to be part of Serbia, let's see what they propose. I'd certainly be interested in buying some beachfront property in Serbia.
(Zoran, 30 September 2017 14:42)
Zorane If you have such ambitions invading all states in Balkans and Mediterraneans...
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 17:09)
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I like it when you call me Zorane, means you speak Serbian.
Why do we need to invade any country? I'm just saying if Albania joins up with Kosovo, then Serbia's borders extend to the Mediterranean. I'd probably look at buying a beachfront property. Do you have any recommendations?
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 22:32)
They should remember also that without consent of the Federation of Bosnia so-called 'republika srpska' can never be independent, even though, they keep talking and dreaming daily..
(Avni, 29 September 2017 21:29)
Imaging Albania joining up with Kosovo. Serbia will then extend all the way to the Mediterranean...
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 14:29)
Zorane If you have such ambitions invading all states in Balkans and Mediterraneans which I think will be a suicidal action for all Serbs then you have to face 5 or 6 countries alone (Albania,Bulgaria,Macedonia,Greece,Turkey)etc,etc + Nato + USA so be my guest my friend come and get it.
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 17:09)
Who cares about recognition of Kosovo and who cares what BH, Russia,China and other slavic nations will say about Kosovar Albanians.
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 12:25)
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Who Cares? Seems your beloved Haradinaj as he is calling on BiH for recognition.
Who doesn't care? Seems like the Serbs as recognition won't even be considered.
Imaging Albania joining up with Kosovo. Serbia will then extend all the way to the Mediterranean...
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 14:29)
Who cares about recognition of Kosovo and who cares what BH, Russia,China and other slavic nations will say about Kosovar Albanians. Sooner or later you like it or not Kosovo willl be part of Albania.
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 12:25)
he urged Kosovo Bosniaks to send a message to official Sarajevo to "take the steps necessary to recognize Kosovo's independence,"
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Since the Bosnian Serbs are blocking recognition and have executive powers, the necessary steps would be to detach Republika Srpska from BiH and you would get your recognition. Serbs would be happy and so would Albanians. Not sure about the Bosnian Muslims though.
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 12:06)
And what will be there for Bosnijaks in return , plenty of tourist from Kosovo ?
Haradinaj is taking his own Medicans ))
Haradinaj recognise Serbia republic in Bosnia and we can start talk 😀
(Sasa from Near Jagodina City, 29 September 2017 11:54)
Who cares about recognition of Kosovo and who cares what BH, Russia,China and other slavic nations will say about Kosovar Albanians.
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 12:25)
--
Who Cares? Seems your beloved Haradinaj as he is calling on BiH for recognition.
Who doesn't care? Seems like the Serbs as recognition won't even be considered.
Imaging Albania joining up with Kosovo. Serbia will then extend all the way to the Mediterranean...
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 14:29)
he urged Kosovo Bosniaks to send a message to official Sarajevo to "take the steps necessary to recognize Kosovo's independence,"
--
Since the Bosnian Serbs are blocking recognition and have executive powers, the necessary steps would be to detach Republika Srpska from BiH and you would get your recognition. Serbs would be happy and so would Albanians. Not sure about the Bosnian Muslims though.
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 12:06)
And what will be there for Bosnijaks in return , plenty of tourist from Kosovo ?
Haradinaj is taking his own Medicans ))
Haradinaj recognise Serbia republic in Bosnia and we can start talk 😀
(Sasa from Near Jagodina City, 29 September 2017 11:54)
Sooner or later you like it or not Kosovo willl be part of Albania.BLACK EAGLE ... You aren't permitted to even have an army and you think you'll determine if you join Albania. LOL! You'll do as you are told by the west.
(Gerhard, 30 September 2017 15:37)
Who cares about recognition of Kosovo and who cares what BH, Russia,China and other slavic nations will say about Kosovar Albanians. Sooner or later you like it or not Kosovo willl be part of Albania.
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 12:25)
Zorane If you have such ambitions invading all states in Balkans and Mediterraneans...
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 17:09)
--
I like it when you call me Zorane, means you speak Serbian.
Why do we need to invade any country? I'm just saying if Albania joins up with Kosovo, then Serbia's borders extend to the Mediterranean. I'd probably look at buying a beachfront property. Do you have any recommendations?
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 22:32)
So, according to you, Serbia should be very happy if Kosovo joins Albania :)
(icj1, 30 September 2017 05:25)
--
If Albania wants to be part of Serbia, let's see what they propose. I'd certainly be interested in buying some beachfront property in Serbia.
(Zoran, 30 September 2017 14:42)
Imaging Albania joining up with Kosovo. Serbia will then extend all the way to the Mediterranean...
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 14:29)
Zorane If you have such ambitions invading all states in Balkans and Mediterraneans which I think will be a suicidal action for all Serbs then you have to face 5 or 6 countries alone (Albania,Bulgaria,Macedonia,Greece,Turkey)etc,etc + Nato + USA so be my guest my friend come and get it.
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 17:09)
They should remember also that without consent of the Federation of Bosnia so-called 'republika srpska' can never be independent, even though, they keep talking and dreaming daily..
(Avni, 29 September 2017 21:29)
Imaging Albania joining up with Kosovo. Serbia will then extend all the way to the Mediterranean...
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 14:29)
So, according to you, Serbia should be very happy if Kosovo joins Albania :)
(icj1, 30 September 2017 05:25)
If Albania wants to be part of Serbia, let's see what they propose. I'd certainly be interested in buying some beachfront property in Serbia.
(Zoran, 30 September 2017 14:42)
Well, according to Ivica, Albania has already proposed a Greater Albania that includes Kosovo. So what are you waiting? lol
(icj1, 1 October 2017 14:51)
Who cares about recognition of Kosovo and who cares what BH, Russia,China and other slavic nations will say about Kosovar Albanians. Sooner or later you like it or not Kosovo willl be part of Albania.
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 12:25)
Imaging Albania joining up with Kosovo. Serbia will then extend all the way to the Mediterranean...
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 14:29)
Zorane If you have such ambitions invading all states in Balkans and Mediterraneans which I think will be a suicidal action for all Serbs then you have to face 5 or 6 countries alone (Albania,Bulgaria,Macedonia,Greece,Turkey)etc,etc + Nato + USA so be my guest my friend come and get it.
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 17:09)
They should remember also that without consent of the Federation of Bosnia so-called 'republika srpska' can never be independent, even though, they keep talking and dreaming daily..
(Avni, 29 September 2017 21:29)
Who cares about recognition of Kosovo and who cares what BH, Russia,China and other slavic nations will say about Kosovar Albanians.
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 12:25)
--
Who Cares? Seems your beloved Haradinaj as he is calling on BiH for recognition.
Who doesn't care? Seems like the Serbs as recognition won't even be considered.
Imaging Albania joining up with Kosovo. Serbia will then extend all the way to the Mediterranean...
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 14:29)
And what will be there for Bosnijaks in return , plenty of tourist from Kosovo ?
Haradinaj is taking his own Medicans ))
Haradinaj recognise Serbia republic in Bosnia and we can start talk 😀
(Sasa from Near Jagodina City, 29 September 2017 11:54)
he urged Kosovo Bosniaks to send a message to official Sarajevo to "take the steps necessary to recognize Kosovo's independence,"
--
Since the Bosnian Serbs are blocking recognition and have executive powers, the necessary steps would be to detach Republika Srpska from BiH and you would get your recognition. Serbs would be happy and so would Albanians. Not sure about the Bosnian Muslims though.
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 12:06)
Imaging Albania joining up with Kosovo. Serbia will then extend all the way to the Mediterranean...
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 14:29)
So, according to you, Serbia should be very happy if Kosovo joins Albania :)
(icj1, 30 September 2017 05:25)
If Albania wants to be part of Serbia, let's see what they propose. I'd certainly be interested in buying some beachfront property in Serbia.
(Zoran, 30 September 2017 14:42)
Well, according to Ivica, Albania has already proposed a Greater Albania that includes Kosovo. So what are you waiting? lol
(icj1, 1 October 2017 14:51)
Sooner or later you like it or not Kosovo willl be part of Albania.BLACK EAGLE ... You aren't permitted to even have an army and you think you'll determine if you join Albania. LOL! You'll do as you are told by the west.
(Gerhard, 30 September 2017 15:37)
Zorane If you have such ambitions invading all states in Balkans and Mediterraneans...
(BLACK EAGLE, 29 September 2017 17:09)
--
I like it when you call me Zorane, means you speak Serbian.
Why do we need to invade any country? I'm just saying if Albania joins up with Kosovo, then Serbia's borders extend to the Mediterranean. I'd probably look at buying a beachfront property. Do you have any recommendations?
(Zoran, 29 September 2017 22:32)
So, according to you, Serbia should be very happy if Kosovo joins Albania :)
(icj1, 30 September 2017 05:25)
--
If Albania wants to be part of Serbia, let's see what they propose. I'd certainly be interested in buying some beachfront property in Serbia.
(Zoran, 30 September 2017 14:42)