The outgoing Dutch Ambassador in Serbia Laurent Stokvis said in an interview for Danas that he expect opening of the first chapter in the negotiations with the EU during this year. Stokvis has indicated that, from a technical point of view "an action plan for Chapter 23 on the rule of law has not been adopted ". From the political aspect, he noted that Belgrade and Pristina need to reach an agreement on issues that are now on the negotiating table.

When asked if Netherlands will support Kosovo candidacy in UNESCO Stokovis said: “Netherlands recognized Kosovo as an independent state, Therefore, if conditions for the membership will be met, in principle, we will not oppose the Kosovo’s admittance to UNESCO. Still, I don’t know if the criteria for membership will be achieved.”