The Prime Minister Is Optimistic About Kosovo

The Zagreb prime minister appeared moderately optimistic about the possibility of finding a solution to the Kosovo issue

The prime minister from Zagreb appeared moderately optimistic about the possibility of finding a solution to the Kosovo issue. In his speech at the 10th Summit of Inter-Balkan Cooperation, Costas Karamanlis asked for enough time for both sides to assimilate the new reality and avoid the creation of arrogant winners and humiliated losers in the region. At the same time, the Prime Minister stressed the need to adopt any settlement by a relevant UN resolution. Referring to the enhanced regional cooperation of the countries of Southeast Europe, Costas Karamanlis noted that it goes hand in hand with the close relationship with the European Union and other international actors. The United States for KosovoUS Secretary of State Nicholas Burns has voiced hope that Kosovo will become an independent province before the end of May, following a UN Security Council vote. Russia, however, which is a permanent member of the UN Security Council, and Serbia are reacting to the Ahtisaari plan, which provides for the independence of the Serbian province under international supervision.