Borrell to help move Belgrade-Pristina dialogue forward, spokesman says

Evropska komisija

The European Union High Representative’s spokesman Peter Stano said on Monday that Josep Borrell would pay his first visit to the Western Balkans later this week to try to help move the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue forward.

Stano said that Borrell would hold talks with officials in Belgrade and Pristina, adding that Serbia and Kosovo have been offered a clear European perspective. He said the future of the region is linked to the EU.  

He said that the fact that Borrell’s first trip since taking over as High Representative reflects the role of the EU towards Belgrade and Pristina and the entire region. The goal of the trip is to meet with partners on both sides and help ease the dialogue, Stano said.

Asked about US activities in the Western Balkans, Stano said that Washington and the EU have similar goals – helping complete the transition process and implement the values and principles which are important to both the EU and US such as rule of law, transparency, democratization.