Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti spoke to the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, with whom he discussed the latest developments in the north of Kosovo.
“Had a call with Josep Borrell regarding current issues, including post-elections in the four municipalities in the north. [I] Emphasized that elected mayors will provide services to all citizens. Important to intensify dialogue for full implementation of the Basic Agreement,” wrote Kurti on Twitter.
Had a call with HR/VP @JosepBorrellF regarding current issues, including post-elections in the four municipalities in the north. Emphasized that elected mayors will provide services to all citizens.
Important to intensify dialogue for full implementation of the Basic Agreement.
— Albin Kurti (@albinkurti) May 28, 2023
EU Representative Borrell also spoke to the Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg about the tensions in the north of Kosovo.
“We agree that Pristina must deescalate and not take unilateral, destabilizing steps. [We] Appreciate the continuous coordination between EULEX Kosovo and NATO/KFOR in ensuring a safe and secure environment,” wrote Borrell on Twitter.
Spoke to @NATO SG @jensstoltenberg about the situation in north of Kosovo. We agree that Pristina must de-escalate and not take unilateral, destabilising steps. Appreciate the continuous good coordination between @EULEXKosovo and @NATO_KFOR in ensuring a safe & secure environment
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) May 28, 2023
Secretary General Stoltenberg also called on Kosovo’s authorities to deescalate tensions.
“Pristina and Belgrade must engage in the EU-led dialogue now, as the only way to peace and normalization. Pristina must deescalate and not date unilateral, destabilizing steps. NATO/KFOR will continue to ensure a safe and secure environment,” wrote Stoltenberg on Twitter.
Spoke to HR/VP @JosepBorrellF about #Kosovo. Pristina & Belgrade must engage in the EU-led dialogue now, as the only way to peace & normalisation. Pristina must de-escalate & not take unilateral, destabilising steps. @NATO_KFOR will continue to ensure a safe & secure environment.
— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) May 28, 2023
NATO has previously asked Kosovo to immediately take measures in calming the situation in the north, with spokesperson Oana Lungescu calling on all parties to solve disputes through dialogue, while ensuring that KFOR will remain vigilant for further developments in the region.
We urge the Institutions in #Kosovo to de-escalate immediately & call on all parties to resolve the situation through dialogue. @NATO_KFOR remains vigilant & will ensure a safe & secure environment.
— Oana Lungescu (@NATOpress) May 27, 2023
