UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has also hailed a “landmark” agreement which and commended the leaders for their commitment saying he hoped the agreement would bring about a brighter future and lasting stability to the region. “We encourage the two sides to conclude this historic process and take concrete measures for a faithful implementation of the agreement,” said SG Ban in a statement.
US Secretary of State John Kerry commended Kosovo and Serbia saying that the agreement called for compromise and political courage from both sides. “I encourage both countries now to implement expeditiously and fully all dialogue agreements reached to date, so that all of those living in Kosovo and Serbia can continue to build a more peaceful and prosperous future”, said Secretary Kerry in a statement.
EU leaders including President of European Council Herman Van Rompuy, the President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso and Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele all hailed the agreement between Kosovo and Serbia and commended the prime ministers for their courage. They all stressed that the agreement opens a new chapter towards European future for Kosovo and Serbia.
The agreement was also welcomed by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. He reiterated the Alliance’s readiness to play its role in the implementation of the agreement. “I congratulate all parties for their constructive approach to finding a lasting solution in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina” said Rasmussen adding that the process was long and had its own share of difficulties but ultimately resulted in success.
