Sunday, September 18, 2011

UN Chief: Ahtisaari Plan best solution for Serbs in Kosovo


UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, in a long conversation with Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga, assessed the achievements in Kosovo and the Kosovar state institutions.

He said it is important that the institutions of Kosovo and peacekeeping forces, KFOR and EULEX are closely cooperating in establishing peace in northern Kosovo.

"It is important to establish order and maintain stability in this part of Kosovo", said UN Secretary-General, adding that open issues between the parties "should be resolved through dialogue and that the Ahtisaari plan offers the best opportunities for the Serb community in Kosovo".

On her part, President Jahjaga evaluated as good and successful cooperation with the UN under secretary Ban Ki Moon.

She said the joint action of Kosovo Police, KFOR and EULEX to implement the customs seals in northern border checkpoints, which both neighboring states -  Kosovo and Serbia agreed in Brussels, proves that the Republic of Kosovo state institutions are in close partnership with the international community.

"With the government's operational plan in the north, Kosovo is respecting international documents and its Constitution," said Kosovar President.

President of the Republic of Kosovo said she strongly opposes Kosovo partition or internal and territorial regulation. She said that former UN envoy's plan,  Martti Ahtisaari Plan provides optimal self-government for the Serb community and the community has taken full responsibility in integrating and participating in local and central government.

Kosovo declared independence in 2008 in coordination with the international community based on Ahatisaari plan which offers broad municipal self-government for minority communities in Kosovo, especially for Kosovar Serbs.  

83 UN member countries have recognized Kosovo's independence up to this date. 

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