During a virtual discussion with journalists, the envoy of the United States for the Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, stated that the Association of municipalities with a Serbian majority should be implemented. According to him, the realization of this objective would be a victory for both countries.

“This request is presented in the Brussels agreement. There is expectation that it will form. Our position is to be formed in a way that is a win for both parties,” said Escobar.

Escobar did not talk about time limits for the creation of Serbian municipalities, but according to him, Kosovo has understood that it must move in this direction.

“I believe that with this basic agreement, Kosova has understood that it must form [the Association]. I don’t want to set deadlines, but I want to say that the discussion should start immediately”, he emphasized.

However, until now the government of Kosova has opposed the creation of a single-ethnic Association. Referring to the previous contradictions, Escobar said that Kosova and Serbia should move towards building a friendly relationship.

“We hope not to use sticks, but carrots. And they are clear. Not only do they come closer to peaceful relations, but the path to European integration is also opened. We hope that both parties will fulfill their obligations”, said Escobar.

Meanwhile, Kosova and Serbia have confirmed that they will implement all dialogue agreements that have been reached before. While yesterday the prime minister of Kosova, Albin Kurti, and the president of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, agreed that they no longer need to discuss the European proposal for the normalization of relations even though a final agreement has not been reached.

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