Kosovo delegation in the discussions with Serbia, informed through a press release that they have reached agreement for reciprocal recognition of the ADR certificates on transportation of the hazardous goods.

With the mediation of the European Union in Brussels and after marathonic discussions under a heavy and tensioned atmosphere, the agreement for mutual recognition of ADR certificates was reached at around 03:30 in the morning, or after 20 hours of discussions, informed Kosovo’s Minister for Dialogue, Edita Tahiri.

According to her, this agreement confirms that Serbia has recognized the state of Kosovo in the field of transport of hazardous goods. She stressed that the agreement was reached based on the UN convention, international and EU standards for transportation of hazardous goods. The agreement was reached after eight months of discussions and after Kosovo established reciprocity measures towards Serbia. The agreement is also reached in accordance with the Brussels agreement on freedom of movement in 2011 and CEFTA principals.

The agreement becomes effective on 25 April 2016 and its implementation is guaranteed by the European Union as mediator of the dialogue in Brussels. Kosovo delegation confirmed that the reciprocity measures will be removed on the day when the agreement becomes effective.