Belgrade, Priština "close to deal on telecommunications"
BRUSSELS -- Belgrade and Priština are very close to reaching an agreement on the issue of telecommunications in Kosovo and Metohija.
Source: Tanjug
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Ljajić added that the text of the agreement was coordinated during his meeting with Pierre Mirel, director for the Western Balkans in the European Commission Directorate General for Enlargement.
It is now expected that the EU representatives finally agree on the document with the authorities in Priština, said Ljajić.
"I hope we have arrived at a compromise solution - unless new proposals are put forward. In any case, we have tried to get to a balanced text and then go on with the discussion at the implementation group level to have the agreement implemented eventually,” Ljajić told journalists in Brussels.
The Belgrade delegation has agreed to cooperate to have Kosovo-Metohija get a phone code, Ljajić said, adding that the modality for this will be found over the next three months, and the solution has to be implemented by 2015.
When it comes to Telekom Srbija, an agreement should include permissions for the operation of the existing base stations in Kosovo so that Telekom Srbija can operate normally until tendering.
Telekom Srbija will be a bidder in this process, which will be announced in a way conforming to international standards, he said.
Ljajić said that Pierre Mirel's role in this process is a constructive and important one, stressing that the director for the Western Balkans had done a lot to get us to a coordinated text, but it remains to be seen what Priština will say.
The minister added he indeed believes the text is a compromise solution that can be implemented.
“We have shown good will and readiness despite the fact that changes were being made to agreements on the fly, but after this tenth, or it may be the 11th, round of talks, we believe we have finally arrived at an agreement," Ljajić said.
Ashton: Agreement on calling code for Kosovo
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton announced in the European Parliament (EP) on Thursday that "Serbia and Kosovo have reached an agreement on an international calling code for Kosovo."
Ashton said this in response to a question from EP rapporteur Jelko Kacin who inquired about progress in the Belgrade-Priština dialogue on energy and telecommunications.
She said the agreement is part of a telecommunications package which is awaiting final confirmation.
Meanwhile Serbia's Minister of Telecommunications Rasim Ljajić said an agreement on telecommunications is very close and a text has been agreed.
Belgrade's delegation agreed to work together on securing a calling code for Kosovo, with the modality to be determined over the next three months. The agreed solution must be implemented by 2015, he said.
Now EU representatives are expected to finalize the document in talks with the Priština authorities, said Ljajić.
And according to the ITU Statue, a 2/3 majority vote is required for membership, therefore Kosovo can easily become a recognised country according to the ITU.
(Ian, UK, 28 June 2013 13:07)
Correct, for non-recognized states this access option exists. But I don't know if a 2/3 majority would be 'easy' for Kosovo, since the ITU members are basically all UN member states (except for Vatican), and all UN members except Palau are ITU members.
Furthemore, I read on wikipedia:
"The Republic of China (Taiwan) was blocked from membership by the People's Republic of China, but was given a country code while being listed as "Taiwan, China".
Maybe The 'Republic of Kosovo' will end up listed as 'Kosovo, Serbia' LOL
(Comm. Parrisson, 29 June 2013 10:53)
What will the modality be like? Serbia securing another code, and transferring it to Kosovo? We all know that, according to the ITU statues, only recognized countries can get a phone code.
(Questioner, 28 June 2013 11:45)
And according to the ITU Statue, a 2/3 majority vote is required for membership, therefore Kosovo can easily become a recognised country according to the ITU.
(Ian, UK, 28 June 2013 13:07)
When it comes to Telekom Srbija, an agreement should include permissions for the operation of the existing base stations in Kosovo so that Telekom Srbija can operate normally until tendering.
You can action your telekom srbija any time, but you have nothing to do with PTK. Bizarre statements coming from a dumb serb politician.
(the truth, 28 June 2013 12:43)
"Belgrade's delegation agreed to work together on securing a calling code for Kosovo, with the modality to be determined over the next three months. The agreed solution must be implemented by 2015, he said."
What will the modality be like? Serbia securing another code, and transferring it to Kosovo? We all know that, according to the ITU statues, only recognized countries can get a phone code.
(Questioner, 28 June 2013 11:45)
Belgrade surrenders yet again for empty promises. Belgrade offers compromises in Pristina's favor and nothing comes from Pristina.
(Same Old Story, 28 June 2013 11:35)
Belgrade surrenders yet again for empty promises. Belgrade offers compromises in Pristina's favor and nothing comes from Pristina.
(Same Old Story, 28 June 2013 11:35)
What will the modality be like? Serbia securing another code, and transferring it to Kosovo? We all know that, according to the ITU statues, only recognized countries can get a phone code.
(Questioner, 28 June 2013 11:45)
And according to the ITU Statue, a 2/3 majority vote is required for membership, therefore Kosovo can easily become a recognised country according to the ITU.
(Ian, UK, 28 June 2013 13:07)
When it comes to Telekom Srbija, an agreement should include permissions for the operation of the existing base stations in Kosovo so that Telekom Srbija can operate normally until tendering.
You can action your telekom srbija any time, but you have nothing to do with PTK. Bizarre statements coming from a dumb serb politician.
(the truth, 28 June 2013 12:43)
"Belgrade's delegation agreed to work together on securing a calling code for Kosovo, with the modality to be determined over the next three months. The agreed solution must be implemented by 2015, he said."
What will the modality be like? Serbia securing another code, and transferring it to Kosovo? We all know that, according to the ITU statues, only recognized countries can get a phone code.
(Questioner, 28 June 2013 11:45)
And according to the ITU Statue, a 2/3 majority vote is required for membership, therefore Kosovo can easily become a recognised country according to the ITU.
(Ian, UK, 28 June 2013 13:07)
Correct, for non-recognized states this access option exists. But I don't know if a 2/3 majority would be 'easy' for Kosovo, since the ITU members are basically all UN member states (except for Vatican), and all UN members except Palau are ITU members.
Furthemore, I read on wikipedia:
"The Republic of China (Taiwan) was blocked from membership by the People's Republic of China, but was given a country code while being listed as "Taiwan, China".
Maybe The 'Republic of Kosovo' will end up listed as 'Kosovo, Serbia' LOL
(Comm. Parrisson, 29 June 2013 10:53)
"Belgrade's delegation agreed to work together on securing a calling code for Kosovo, with the modality to be determined over the next three months. The agreed solution must be implemented by 2015, he said."
What will the modality be like? Serbia securing another code, and transferring it to Kosovo? We all know that, according to the ITU statues, only recognized countries can get a phone code.
(Questioner, 28 June 2013 11:45)
Belgrade surrenders yet again for empty promises. Belgrade offers compromises in Pristina's favor and nothing comes from Pristina.
(Same Old Story, 28 June 2013 11:35)
What will the modality be like? Serbia securing another code, and transferring it to Kosovo? We all know that, according to the ITU statues, only recognized countries can get a phone code.
(Questioner, 28 June 2013 11:45)
And according to the ITU Statue, a 2/3 majority vote is required for membership, therefore Kosovo can easily become a recognised country according to the ITU.
(Ian, UK, 28 June 2013 13:07)
When it comes to Telekom Srbija, an agreement should include permissions for the operation of the existing base stations in Kosovo so that Telekom Srbija can operate normally until tendering.
You can action your telekom srbija any time, but you have nothing to do with PTK. Bizarre statements coming from a dumb serb politician.
(the truth, 28 June 2013 12:43)
And according to the ITU Statue, a 2/3 majority vote is required for membership, therefore Kosovo can easily become a recognised country according to the ITU.
(Ian, UK, 28 June 2013 13:07)
Correct, for non-recognized states this access option exists. But I don't know if a 2/3 majority would be 'easy' for Kosovo, since the ITU members are basically all UN member states (except for Vatican), and all UN members except Palau are ITU members.
Furthemore, I read on wikipedia:
"The Republic of China (Taiwan) was blocked from membership by the People's Republic of China, but was given a country code while being listed as "Taiwan, China".
Maybe The 'Republic of Kosovo' will end up listed as 'Kosovo, Serbia' LOL
(Comm. Parrisson, 29 June 2013 10:53)