Chairman of OSCE, Minister Bujar Osmani, has published on Twitter a nine-point plan for the de-escalation and normalization of tensions in the north of Kosovo.

The plan aims at achieving lasting peace and stability in the north of Kosovo and the return of Kosovo Serbs to democratic institutions and processes.

As a first point, the plan requires Kosovo and Serbia to reaffirm their commitment to the Basic Agreement and the Ohrid Protocol.

Secondly, Kosovo should withdraw its special police forces, while Serbia should reduce the combat readiness of the armed forces.

Thirdly, the Kosovo police, together with the forces of KFOR and EULEX, should be enabled to fully take care of the order and security of the country.

Fourth, the protests should be canceled and the municipal services should be put into operation for the normal functioning of social life and at the same time employees should be allowed access to the municipalities.

Fifth point, mayors should resign by the summer of this year, paving the way for early municipal elections.

Point six, early municipal elections to be held this year.

Seventh point, OSCE will support the electoral process, through the technical support of Kosovo authorities that will organize the elections, strengthening the legitimacy and trust between the communities.

Point eight, OSCE will engage young people in reconciliation programs and processes.

Point nine, OSCE will make available its capacities to support the implementation, with good will from both sides, of the agreed provisions and the continuation of dialogue.