If elections are called in Kosovo the meeting in Paris would most probably be postponed and won’t take place in September, Belgrade-based daily Blic reports referring to diplomatic sources. During a recent visit to Serbia, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he would organize the meeting with Serbian and Kosovo leaders, as well as German Chancellor Angela Merkel in order to “find a global and sustainable solution”. Meanwhile, President Aleksandar Vucic said the meeting might take place in September, however, in the meantime Kosovo faced a political crisis following the decision o

France remains committed to having good relations with Serbia and will remain its friend, outgoing French Ambassador to Serbia Fredric Mondoloni told FoNet news agency. He underlined that the recent visit to Belgrade by French President Emmanuel Macron gave a fresh impulse to the development of the two countries’ relations, adding that his successor would be arriving very soon because Paris does not want to leave a vacuum following the visit. Mondoloni noted the Serbian people realized that Macron came to Belgrade with a message of interest and respect for Serbia and a readiness to listen.

Message of the US State Department official Philip Reeker that the US is ready to get involved in the process of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue diplomatic sources unofficially assessed as “America’s direct reaction” to the public initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron to return the two sides to the negotiation table as soon as possible, including Macron’s effort to organize a new meeting on Kosovo in Paris in September, Danas daily reports. Daily’s interlocutors further claim it is not to be expected that US President Donald Trump administration “would inhibit” the efforts of the European

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to appoint a special envoy for the Western Balkans, who would have an active role in resolving the Kosovo issue, Belgrade-based Blic daily reports today. According to unofficial findings, President Macron has informed Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic about the plan during his visit to Serbia. The daily further continues Macron intents to actively engage in this region. “France wants to take over a crucial role in resolving the issues between Belgrade and Pristina.

French Ambassador to Serbia Frederic Mondoloni said President Emmanuel Macron wants that France plays greater role in Serbia and the region, B92 reports. According to Mondoloni media allegations on the future appointment of a special French envoy for the Balkans should be viewed in that context. “President Macron wants that France plays its full role in the region and in Serbia (…).

Leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) Milos Jovanovic commenting on French President Macron visit said it seems that France is ready to accept some sort of agreement reached by Belgrade and Pristina, Danas daily reported. He noted the stance of the official Paris in this regard slightly differs from that of Germany, however, France still considers Kosovo as a state and took part in the secession of the southern Serbian province. According to Jovanovic, French President after the major diplomatic gaffe in Paris in November 2018 during Armistice Day ceremony, sent expected

French President Emmanuel Macron ended his two-day visit to Serbia and was accompanied to "Nikola Tesla" Airport by the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. The good-bye greeting of the two leaders was sincere, as was the welcome of the high guest from Paris, B92 reports. Vucic escorted Macron to the plane with red carpet and lined Serbian Army Guard.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said today the next meeting between Belgrade and Pristina, organized by the French President Emmanuel Macron would most probably take place in September, Tanjug news agency reports. “I believe that some sort of continuation of Berlin, Paris respectively, would take place in September,” Vucic told journalists, after he and his French counterpart met young people from the region. He added it takes time to talk about some things.

Could the meeting between French and Serbian presidents mark a new beginning in the relations between two countries, Serbian national broadcaster RTS wonders today. It also said how realistic Macron’s wish is to reach a compromise on the Kosovo issue in the next couple of months? Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Ivica Dacic opined the fact that the French President Emmanuel Macron pointed out the need for a compromise between Belgrade and Pristina represents a major change in the policy of France.