Palmer: Serbia to Recognize Independence of Kosovo

The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Matthew Palmer, said that the U.S. has made it clear to Serbia that the dialogue with Kosovo needs to end in mutual recognition.

Speaking at the Delphi Economic Forum held last week in Greece, Palmer reiterated that “Serbia needs to recognize Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state and the same needs to be done by Kosovo.”

Palmer was also reported to have said that there is a misconception about the U.S. position.

“The U.S. wants to help in what the parties wish to achieve. The Prespa Agreement was successful because the heads of the two parties wanted it. We want this to happen with negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo. There are no red lines but no blank checks either.”

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