The high representative of the European Union for foreign policy, Josep Borrell, met separately with the prime minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, and then with the president of Serbia, Aleksandër Vucic, with the main mission: reducing the tensions between the two states.
"Constructive ideas and a willingness to compromise are needed to address the ongoing crisis in northern Kosovo," announced Borrell on his official Twitter profile.
The European chief diplomat added that the parties are expected to reduce tensions and fulfill their obligations without any preconditions. The exact progress of talks to find a solution to calm the situation on the ground is not yet known, while Borrell is expected to hold a press conference regarding the outcome.
At the start of the meetings, the EU official seems quite optimistic, where there were no shortage of smiles and jokes with the two leaders.
"Politics must have values", is the phrase Prime Minister Kurti is heard saying to mediator Borrell.
"Here we are again", Borrel can be heard saying, in front of Kurt at the table, where the EU's special representative for the Prishtina-Belgrade dialogue, Miroslav Lajçak, is also present.
The Prime Minister of Kosovo went to Brussels with the clear intention of talking about the release of 3 policemen kidnapped by Serbia.
The spokeswoman of the EU, Nabila Massrali, during a statement to the media, did not specify whether or not there will be a tripartite meeting, but emphasized that the discussions will focus on the extension of the situation in the north of the country, so that the parties can return to implementation. to the agreement towards normalization.