Feit: integration of northern Kosmet without imposed solutions (Radio Srbija)

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24 January 2010

Head of the international civilian office in Kosmet Peter Feit has stated that Belgrade will be consulted about the strategy for integration of the northern part of Kosmet in the provincial system, and its implementation does not entail imposed solution or the use of force. The intent of the strategy is to provide better living conditions for the citizens of that part of Kosmet and to strengthen the rule of the law. By establishing the municipality of Northern Mitrovica greater autonomy will be achieved for the people who live there, Feit told the VOA. The basic principle is that we will ask for acceptance, without imposing anything. If they choose to accept the new service – fine, but if there is no interest in that, we will reconsider our decision, specified Feit. The Serbs in northern Kosmet should keep the privileges related to Serbia, under the condition that those relations are transparent and responsible, he explained. Forming of power in the north of the Province could take years. Kosmet has a long way to go to the EU, but there is perspective, added Feit. He stressed that the recognition of Kosmet is not a formal condition for Serbia’s association with the EU, but the regional cooperation will be one of the criteria.

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