Koenders: Situation in Kosovo, somewhat unstable (Koha/RLE)
The Netherlands Foreign Minister, Bert Koenders, while speaking at the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee today said the current situation in Kosovo is somewhat unstable. “In regards to Kosovo, we welcome the signing of the Stabilization and Association Agreement,” Koenders said. He also said Serbia has made progress last year and mentioned its agreements with Kosovo. “Montenegro has continued to progress steadily in its negotiations on EU membership. Bosnia and Herzegovina is lagging behind on the path of reform, and there are serious concerns about the fragile political situation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,” he added. The Netherlands has taken the lead of the European Union on 1 January.