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Kurti: A transitional period is needed for the issue of the Serbian dinar!

2024-02-07 09:32:55Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Kurti: A transitional period is needed for the issue of the Serbian dinar!
Albin Kurti,

The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti , said on Tuesday that a transitional period is necessary to clarify and avoid ambiguities about the Central Bank's regulation that prohibits the use of the Serbian dinar in Kosovo, amid the concerns of Western diplomats about the consequences of this decision.

Through a written statement, Prime Minister Kurti said that "he understands that the way this matter was communicated could have been clearer, to avoid confusion. Although the regulation entered into force on February 1, we understand that a transition period is necessary", he said, underlining that during this month, the institutions will provide all the necessary information and assistance to make this transitional period as easy as possible. to be possible.

"From now on, we also pledge to promote communication campaigns that address these issues with the sensitivity they deserve", said Prime Minister Kurti.

The decision by the Central Bank of Kosovo, which came into effect on February 1, according to which the euro is the only currency that can be used for cash payments in Kosovo, prompted an angry reaction from Serbian leaders who said that its purpose is " the persecution of Kosovo Serbs" who receive salaries and pensions from Serbia in dinars, which is used for payments in Serb-majority areas.

The United States and the European Union in several cases asked the government of Kosovo to suspend the implementation of the decision of the Central Bank immediately, showing concern that the issue could trigger new tensions.

Hovenier: The issue with the Serbian dinar has highlighted the urgency for the establishment of the Association

The American ambassador in Pristina, Jeff Hovenier, said on Tuesday in an interview for Radiotelevision 21 in Pristina that the United States is concerned about the way this regulation is being implemented or is planned to be implemented, without properly taking into account some realities.

"And these realities that we believe are not adequately taken into account directly affect one of the most sensitive issues in the bilateral dialogue... in the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue that we support, which is the actions that affect the minority communities in Kosovo, especially the Serbian community. This is the reason for our demands", he said.

Ambassador Hovenier said that the request is clear, a postponement of implementation until a good strategy is put in place to mitigate the impacts on the vulnerable population.

"We take this issue very seriously. The Prime Minister heard it from me. He has heard this from Jim O'Brien directly on more than one occasion. I don't think anyone doubts these concerns of the United States or our partners because, again, there was a QUINT statement. We are not alone in this concern", he said, underlining that if the authorities do not take into account their advice, there will be consequences in the quality of the partnership between Kosovo and the United States.

The American ambassador said that the recent situation with the Serbian dinar has highlighted the urgency for the establishment of the Association of municipalities with a Serbian majority.

"Because part of this has to do with issues related to Serbia's support for the health care system and the education system. And those issues of how they will be integrated into the law and structures of Kosovo, how their operations will be transparent to the government of Kosovo will be dealt with in the Association".

Asked if there will be consequences for Kosovo if the Association is not established, Ambassador Hovenier said that "we will make those decisions when we get there. But it is not wrong to say that we are concerned and we would like to see greater responsiveness to our demands, than what we see we have at this time", said Ambassador Hovenier. /VOA


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