Thomas Countryman, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs, said in an interview to the news agency that, the idea for border changes between Kosovo and Serbia is not the right solution. He said an agreement between the two countries must be taken by their respective leaders and governments and that this is not a decision in which the United States of America can have a veto. “However, many observers in the Balkans are concerned that any territorial redefinition between Kosovo and Serbia can have negative consequences. This could also lead to discussions if there should be ethnic borders in other countries like Northern Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina and this would be a formula for resorting to ethnic conflicts and the instability of the region. I think that border rearrangement between Kosovo and Serbia is not a solution of the 21st century for the problems that these two countries have. It would be better for them to move forward with reforms and the rule of law, which would enable both countries to move toward the European Union. This should be at the focus of talks,” he said.
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State argues against border changes (RFE)
- Published: 5 years ago on 02/04/2019
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- Last Modified: April 2, 2019 @ 9:47 am
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