PRISHTINA, Sept 20 /ATA/ – Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has affirmed his country’s full commitment to fulfil its obligations under the previous agreements reached as part of the EU-mediated dialogue with Serbia.
During his visit to Brussels, PM Kurti held a meeting with the Director-General of the EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Gert Jan Koopman, with talks focusing on European perspective, ways to advance the country’s membership bid in the current European context.
The meeting also addressed other European integration-related issues, EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, including the need for a functioning regional common market, and principles of equal participation of the countries in the region.
Kurti is quoted as saying that Kosovo is interested in making the Common Regional Market functional, “especially now on the 10th anniversary of the Berlin Process,” and added that this should be achieved by advancing in the efforts to bring the region closer to European economic and the rule of law standards.
He said that security situation and continued threats from Serbia are currently impeding Kosovo’s progress.
“The current obstacles Kosovo facing in its progress are related to the security situation and the constant threats coming from Serbia, which Kosovo is seeking to address in cooperation with Western partners,” he stated.
On his part, Koopman affirmed strong commitment of European institutions to EU integration of Kosovo and other Western Balkan countries.
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