The US Ambassador to Belgrade, Anthony Godfrey, said that he is in close contact with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Gabriel Escobar, who is informing him about the developments from the meeting between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels.

Godfrey wrote on Twitter, saying that there is progress in Brussels, but called on the parties to be more flexible and continue to move the agreement forward, reports Zeri.info.

“I am in close contact with my friend Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar, who is in Brussels to show support for the EU-led dialogue. This work is not over, but good progress has been made. The parties must “be flexible and continue to work to achieve this goal. Now is the time,” the US ambassador to Belgrade wrote. / Voice

I am in close touch today with my friend DAS Gabe Escobar, who is in Brussels to show support for the EU-led Dialogue. This work is not finished but good progress has been made. Parties must be be flexible and continue the work to take this to the finish line. The time is now. https://t.co/cQ4Ba17A4U

— Ambassador Anthony Godfrey (@usambserbia) September 29, 2021

Former Kosovo Ambassador to Belgrade Lulzim Peci said that Serbia and Russia are coordinating together to destabilize the Balkans.

In this regard, he gave several reasons, where among others he said that both countries are destabilizing the north of Kosovo trying to cause clashes between protesters and police on one side and burning buildings on the other.

Peci added that the reaction of the International Community to Vucic is petty.

“The tolerance of the politics of the Serbian World, which at least has a cultural character, is similar to the behavior of the West in the early 1990s with Milosevic, and if this continues, this policy will soon smoke. “And when the smoke comes out, the fire is not far away,” he added. / Voice

His full post:

Serbo-Russian coordination for destabilization of the Balkans:

1. Dodik and Russia oppose the appointment and do not accept the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the German diplomat Christian Schmidt.

2. Serbia and Russia are destabilizing Montenegro, and leading this country to the brink of civil strife.

3. Serbia and Russia with their operatives are destabilizing the north of Kosovo, trying to provoke clashes between protesters and police on one side and burning official buildings and dropping bombs on the other.

On the other hand, the reaction of the international community is flattering towards Vucic.

Tolerance of the politics of the Serbian World, which is at least cultural in nature, is similar to the behavior of the West in the early 1990s with Milosevic, and if this continues, this policy will soon smoke.

And when the smoke comes out, even the fire is not far away.

Serbia and Kosovo should refrain from harmful rhetoric, discuss the issue of license plates in Brussels and not militarize the current situation on the border, Gabriel Escobar, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and the new envoy, told VOA. of the State Department for the Western Balkans.

Escobar, who previously served as US deputy ambassador to Serbia and took over from Matthew Palmer in early September, says the US is intensively engaged with European partners due to rising tensions between Serbia and Kosovo and hopes for progress this week. future.

“We believe that both sides should refrain from harmful rhetoric and focus their attention and energy on the EU-supported dialogue, a dialogue that we fully support,” said Garbiel Escobar, adding that he is in touch with daily with Miroslav Lajçaku, representative of the EU dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, Zeri.info reports.

“He has some big proposals, he is trying to bring both sides to Brussels, both on the license plate issue, to discuss a lasting solution, and there are some good solutions, but it’s up to both sides to agree to. discuss them, and go to Brussels to look into the matter.However, I think it is not the task of both sides to militarize this issue, not to send special units to a place where there is KFOR and where there is no need for “As far as the issue of license plates is concerned, we would like to see some progress in Brussels in the next seven days,” Escobari told VOA’s Balkan Service, hosted by the head of the Albanian service. Arben Xhxho, reports Zeri.info.

The US diplomat adds that many immediate issues need to be resolved, such as the issue of missing persons and energy – stressing that everything should be done through dialogue.

He says the United States is committed to a solution based on mutual recognition between the two countries and supports dialogue under the auspices of the EU, but this process has continued for 10 years without much progress. Asked if it was time for a new approach, Escobari said it was time to renew efforts for dialogue.

“Dialogue needs support, European support,” he said in the interview. / Voice

The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, met today with the Ambassador of Finland in Kosovo, Pia Stjernvall, with whom she talked about the cooperation between Kosovo and Finland.

President Osmani expressed her gratitude to the state and the Finnish people for the continuous support it has offered to Kosovo and expressed her happiness for the excellent relationship between the two countries.

“The Finnish government has consistently supported Kosovo. I expect that this cooperation will be further deepened, in important areas, such as: education, public health, youth policies, but also in the process of faster integration of our country in Euro-Atlantic structures “, said Osmani.

The Ambassador of Finland, meanwhile, reiterated her country’s readiness to continue further cooperation. According to her, Finland will continue to help Kosovo in many areas. / Voice

Former Deputy Minister Gani Dreshaj has proposed former boxer Luan Krasniqi as Kosovo Ambassador to Germany.

Through a post on his Facebook account, Dreshaj said that “Luani is the man who has represented with dignity the Albanian culture and ability in Germany, as he has made millions of Germans proud of his deeds.”

But Dreshaj’s initiative, Luan Kransiqi has described as individual, making it clear that he does not intend this post.

Through a Facebook post, Krasniqi said that for 35 years now he proudly holds the epithet of sports ambassador, so he wished success to the new ambassador.

“I remain committed to building new bridges of friendship between Kosovo and Germany by helping and supporting initiatives and commitments for the good and well-being of the people, and I do not claim any function, task or designation like the one given.” , wrote Krasniqi, among others.

This is his full post:

My dear friends,

Today, in many portals and in some electronic media, a proposal was published for me to be appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to Germany.

I would like to inform you that, for 35 years now, I proudly hold the epithet of sports ambassador donated by sports fans and I have proudly represented my country in the sport of boxing, with which I have experienced the pleasure of climbing the most pedestal up of sports career.

Therefore, despite the fact that I value and value the duty of ambassador as very important, especially of the ambassador in Kosovo friendly Germany and with high democratic values, the proposal given does not correspond to my interest and this should be considered as an individual initiative for which I was not at all aware of.

I remain committed to building new bridges of friendship between Kosovo and Germany by helping and supporting initiatives and commitments for the good and well-being of the people, and I do not claim any function, task or designation like the one given.

Leo, remains your athlete and good friend.

To the new Ambassador of Kosovo in Germany, to whom I now wish success, and to you, my friends, I wish you all good health!

03.09.2021,

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August 02, 2021 – 21:31

Russia’s ambassador to the United States said Washington had asked 24 Russian diplomats to leave the country by September 3 after their visas expire.

Anatoly Antonov did not say whether the US request was prompted by any particular dispute. “Almost all of them will leave without being replaced because Washington has suddenly tightened visa procedures,” Antonov said in an interview with National Interest magazine published on Sunday.

But US State Department spokesman Ned Price said the Russian ambassador’s description of the situation involving 24 Russian diplomats with expired US visas was incorrect.

Speaking at a news conference, the spokesman said Russian diplomats “can apply for an extension” of their visas and “such applications are considered on a case-by-case basis”.

Moscow and Washington have long had differing differences on a number of issues and that have worsened since US President Joe Biden said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin was a killer.

Tensions eased somewhat after President Biden met with President Putin for talks on June 16, which even led to the return of some foreign investors’ money in Russian government treasury bills.

“We hope that common sense will prevail and that we will be able to normalize the lives of Russian and American diplomats in the United States and Russia on the principle of reciprocity,” Antonov said.

Ambassador Antonov also said he hoped the recently launched dialogue between the United States and Russia on cyber security issues would continue. / VOA

26. 07. 2021.

Dacic with the ambassador of Iran on cooperation between the two parliaments

Today, the President of the Assembly of Serbia, Ivica Dačić, received the Ambassador of Iran to Serbia, Rashid Hassan Pur Baei.

Photo: flash

Dacic expressed satisfaction with the good bilateral relations that exist between Serbia and Iran and expressed readiness to work on strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. He confirmed that he will attend the inauguration of the newly elected President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Ebrahim Reisi Sadati, as an envoy of the President of the Republic.

Ambassador Hassan Pur agreed that the relations are good and especially emphasized the progress that is being made in strengthening the economic cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting, the health situation and measures taken in the fight against the pandemic were discussed. The interlocutors agreed that there is significant room for improving cooperation, especially in the field of economy and agriculture, the parliament said.

Source:

blic.rs

German Ambassador to Kosovo Jorn Rohde reacted to former EULEX Judge Malclom Simmons who reported Monday to members of the Committee on Legislation, Mandates, Immunity, Rules of Procedure of the Assembly and the Oversight of the Anti-Corruption Agency. during the years of EULEX in Kosovo.

Rohde is concerned why the Kosovo Assembly has given a platform to former EULEX judge Malcolm Simmons for what he says is Simmons disinformation campaign.

Simmons’s statements, the German ambassador called convincing refutations.

“EULEX’s very convincing and comprehensive denial of unfounded allegations. “I just wonder why the Assembly of Kosovo still offers former Judge Simmons a platform to continue this disinformation campaign,” the ambassador wrote on Twitter.

Through a video link, he said that EULEX aimed to remove from political life the persons he referred to as “big fish”, while presenting cases where, according to him, the aim was only punishment and not the administration of justice. In addition, Simmons said that very little has been done in detecting and investigating war crimes in Kosovo, although in 2014 he leaked documents, including information on Serb suspects and all personal data of Kosovo victims.

However, he said that at this stage I can not give detailed data, but if the commission decides to open a full investigation, it will provide details and documentation to support its claims.

Simmons said that when he discussed with EULEX why the war crimes investigations carried out by Serb suspects were not postponed, he was told that the Serbian authorities did not have the resources and the will to investigate them.

Very convincing and comprehensive #EULEX rebuttal of the unsubstaintiated allegations. I just wonder why the Kosovo Assembly @KuvendiRks still provides former judge Simmons with a platform to continue this disinformation campaign. https://t.co/wB3kOZQnWD

— Ambassador Jörn Rohde (@GermanAmbKOS) July 13, 2021

German Ambassador to Belgrade Thomas Schieb does not think that the EU and the US are being lenient with the Kosovo side. He said that regardless of the result of the parliamentary elections in Germany in September, there will be no substantial changes in Germany’s policy towards Serbia.

Scheib disagreed with the journalist of the Serbian media “Kurir” (a medium close to the Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic), when he asked him if the EU and the US are being lenient with Kosovo.

“We expect both sides to approach these negotiations constructively and we are clearly informing the authorities, both in Belgrade and in Pristina. Of course, it is important to have a certain level of mutual trust from both parties. “That is why it is good that President (Aleksandar) Vucic and Prime Minister (Albin) Kurti met in person,” Schieb said.

He stressed that it is important for both parties to respect the principle of agreement and implementation.

Asked about the possibility of Russia’s involvement in the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, the German ambassador recalled that the United Nations has authorized the EU to mediate in the dialogue and stressed that the Americans confirmed their readiness to support this process under EU mediation. of.

“It would be good if positive signals also came from Moscow,” he said.

Schieb also referred to the emergence of many “non-papers” regarding the Western Balkans and stressed that Germany’s position is clear – there are no border changes because, as he said, this would create additional problems instead of solving the existing ones. which would result in dangerous destabilization of the region.

“Sometimes an emotionally driven discussion about so-called ‘non-papers’ of undetermined origin is appropriate to divert attention from important topics that represent a challenge, and that is to improve regional co-operation and reconciliation with surrounding countries,” he said. the German ambassador.

The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, nominated seven diplomats who will serve in different countries of the world, among them the new ambassador for Kosovo.

The next US Ambassador to Kosovo has been nominated Jeff Hovenier.

The current US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip Kosnett, wrote about this on Twitter.

“Congratulations to my colleague and friend Jeff Hovenier on his nomination as the next US Ambassador to Kosovo,” Kosnett wrote on Twitter.

His nomination must be confirmed by the US Senate.

In June 2018, the former President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi had decorated the diplomat Hovenier with the Presidential Jubilee Medal of the Tenth Anniversary of Independence.

“Your and the US support in all political processes has been decisive for the freedom and independence of Kosovo. We will be forever grateful “, Thaçi had said at that time.

While the American diplomat, Jeffrey Hovenier, had stated that the American position has always been in support of the freedom and independence of Kosovo.

“I will always be a friend of Kosovo,” Hovenier said.