The United States Special Representative for the Western Balkans, Matthew Palmer, stated in Pristina that the best way to end the dialogue would be for Serbia to recognize Kosovo. However, the American expert on the Balkans, Daniel Serwer, is pessimistic that there will be mutual recognition of Kosovo-Serbia in the near future.
“Sas far as the ultimate goal is concerned we continue to believe that it is mutual recognition that will leave this issue behind and pave the way for Europe“, Stated today Palmer, during his visit to Prishtina.
But that was not heard from EU envoy Miroslav Lajcak, who said the aim of the dialogue was to normalize relations between the parties.
“This year has the potential to be a good year between the EU and the countries of the Western Balkans. There is a growing interest in the region among the EU leadership and member states. There will be an EU summit in October and these platforms are a good opportunity to move forward for the Balkans, including Kosovo.“, Stated Lajçak, who together with Palmer stayed for a two-day visit to Kosovo.
American professor at Johns Hopkins University and expert on the Balkans Daniel Serwer tells RTV Dukagjini that although the Biden administration has taken the work of dialogue more seriously, it does not expect recognition in the near future.
“I do not think that much can be achieved beyond an agreement to meet in June, but I would be surprised if any other development from these meetings can take place. I think the Biden Administration is much more committed to recognizing Kosovo's independence and sovereignty within its current borders, but I doubt that will happen any time soon. Best to ask Lajçak and Palmer. Some new deals on things like missing people and finances are possible, but I doubt there will be a recognition deal“, He said.
The meeting between Prime Minister Kurti and Serbian President Vucic is expected to take place in June with the mediation of the European Union.Telegraphs /
