SOLANA: WESTERN BALKANS INCLUDING KOSOVO TO BE ACCESSED TO EU

PanARMENIAN.Net
29.01.2008 14:40 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "The EU Troika failed to reach an agreement on
the final status of Kosovo. Neither of the sides was willing to
compromise. Of course, this is regrettable, as a negotiated settlement
remains in the best interest of both parties," said Javier Solana,
the EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy.

"The EU has repeatedly stated that the status quo is unsustainable
and stressed the need to move toward a solution, which is vital for
European and regional stability. Such a solution should ensure a
democratic, multi-ethnic Kosovo’s commitment to the rule of law and
to protection of minorities and cultural and religious heritage. We
understand that Kosovo is mainly a European responsibility as we
believe that Western Balkans, including Kosovo, have their future in
the European Union" he said.

As to the conflicts in the South Caucasus, the EU Commissioner said,
"We will continue supporting international efforts to resolve these
conflicts, including the one in Nagorno Karabakh. We are also ready
to support confidence building measures, as we are already doing in
Georgia. And last but not least, we encourage the countries in the
region to find constructive ways to improve their relations with
their neighbors. Here again, we are ready to help," Trend reports.