Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, said today that he will give on his idea for border correction with Serbia if “the skeptics will have a better idea that will make the five non-recognizing EU member states recognize Kosovo’s independence”. Thaci said Kosovo will not lose from a border correction agreement and that Presevo Valley joining Kosovo would save the latter from dangerous ideas. “Kosovo cannot boycott dialogue with Serbia because it cannot assume the responsibility for this in the face of our partners. This historical correction will be done for the safe future of borders. I know there have been debates and suggestions, I thank you for the criticism too, it was useful. The unification will be done by reaching an agreement that will help Presevo Valley join Kosovo; we will keep Ujman [Gazivoda Lake], Mitrovica and Trepca,” he said. Thaci pledged he will not allow Kosovo’s partition, the land swap or executive competencies for the Association/Community of Serb-majority municipalities. “Some might find it impossible, but it can happen if we stand united. Serbia did not suggest [border] correction, but this saves Kosovo from dangerous ideas … We are in a good position … We need to move swiftly toward membership of international organizations and we need to make swift, difficult and good decisions for our country and at the same time not remain hostage of folklore from the past”. Commenting on his visit to Gazivoda Lake in September, Thaci said: “Some people are even mentioning the Pandora’s Box. It is ridiculous when an Albanian politician makes that reference. Albanians have neither opened nor will they close it. My visit to Ujman Lake was not accidental. I went there to show that that place was and will forever remain part of Kosovo”.
Thaci: If someone has a better idea I will give up on border correction (Kallxo)
- Published: 6 years ago on 18/10/2018
- By: OSCPA F
- Last Modified: October 18, 2018 @ 3:01 pm
- Filed Under: Articles from Kosovo media
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