Kosovo Office chief: Policy based on Constitution, and 1244

Serbia's previous government "did not utilize the possibilities offered by UNSC Resolution 1244, and did not pay enough attention to the reality on the ground".

Izvor: Tanjug

Tuesday, 31.07.2012.

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BELGRADE Serbia's previous government "did not utilize the possibilities offered by UNSC Resolution 1244, and did not pay enough attention to the reality on the ground". This criticism was heard from the new government's Office for Kosovo head Aleksandar Vulin. Kosovo Office chief: Policy based on Constitution, and 1244 The country's new president, Tomislav Nikolic, has announced he would take "a tougher stance" in the Belgrade-Pristina negotiations, compared to his predecessor Boris Tadic. Vulin explained in a statement for Tanjug that the future Kosovo policy will be based on the relevant UN resolution, and the Serbian Constitution. "We must start by determining Serbia's interests. What are the interests of Serbs who live in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija? Until now, that was the least important. Often, the word 'reality' is being used. The only reality is that Kosovo cannot be an independent state without Serbia's consent and assistance. Let's consider that reality as well," Vulin was quoted as saying. Borislav Stefanovic - whom the previous government appointed its chief negotiator in the EU-sponsored Kosovo dialogue - believes that President Nikolic has been putting forward his initiatives "in a coy manner". Tanjug refered to this official of the opposition Democratic Party (DS) as "the former negotiator", and reported that he accused the new ruling majority "of having no plan to solve the problem". At the same time, continued Stefanovic, the Democrats "are ready to contribute to the creation of an internal political consensus when it comes to Kosovo, but under the condition that the ruling majority makes its policy concrete and proves it is in the interest of the state". "As for the partition of Kosovo, if they think this is realistically doable, then they should make that proposal. I believe that such an initiative would be met with a massive rejection by Albanians and a considerable part of the international community, perhaps even Moscow," he was quoted. Vulin addressed the same issue to say that President Nikolic would remain within the confines of the Constitution when considering the Kosovo problem - and that the Constitution, which defines Kosovo as an integral part of Serbia, does not allow for any kind of partition or "demarcation". Aleksandar Vulin (R) is seen with Tomislav Nikolic (Tanjug, file) Tanjug

Kosovo Office chief: Policy based on Constitution, and 1244

The country's new president, Tomislav Nikolić, has announced he would take "a tougher stance" in the Belgrade-Priština negotiations, compared to his predecessor Boris Tadić.

Vulin explained in a statement for Tanjug that the future Kosovo policy will be based on the relevant UN resolution, and the Serbian Constitution.

"We must start by determining Serbia's interests. What are the interests of Serbs who live in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija? Until now, that was the least important. Often, the word 'reality' is being used. The only reality is that Kosovo cannot be an independent state without Serbia's consent and assistance. Let's consider that reality as well," Vulin was quoted as saying.

Borislav Stefanović - whom the previous government appointed its chief negotiator in the EU-sponsored Kosovo dialogue - believes that President Nikolić has been putting forward his initiatives "in a coy manner".

Tanjug refered to this official of the opposition Democratic Party (DS) as "the former negotiator", and reported that he accused the new ruling majority "of having no plan to solve the problem".

At the same time, continued Stefanović, the Democrats "are ready to contribute to the creation of an internal political consensus when it comes to Kosovo, but under the condition that the ruling majority makes its policy concrete and proves it is in the interest of the state".

"As for the partition of Kosovo, if they think this is realistically doable, then they should make that proposal. I believe that such an initiative would be met with a massive rejection by Albanians and a considerable part of the international community, perhaps even Moscow," he was quoted.

Vulin addressed the same issue to say that President Nikolić would remain within the confines of the Constitution when considering the Kosovo problem - and that the Constitution, which defines Kosovo as an integral part of Serbia, does not allow for any kind of partition or "demarcation".

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