Serbia Won't Trade Kosovo Recognition for EU Entry

World | May 26, 2012, Saturday // 18:52
Bulgaria: Serbia Won't Trade Kosovo Recognition for EU Entry Tomislav Nikolic (L) met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday. Photo by Tanjug

Serbia has no intention of recognizing Kosovo as an independent nation, the country's newly elected President Tomislav Nikolic declared in Moscow on Saturday.

"We can't do that (recognize Kosovo), even if we have to break off our negotiations with the EU because of that," Nikolic said during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

"I have never heard that we have to recognize Kosovo as independent before joining the EU," he added, as cited by DPA.

Nikolic has pointed out that it remains his goal to work towards his country's EU membership.

"Serbia is on the road toward the EU. It's a long and uncertain journey. We will organize the country in accordance with the EU rules," he stated, as cited by Tanjug.

Vladimir Putin promised to continue to support Serbia regarding the Kosovo issue. He also promised credit for infrastructure projects, valued at more than USD 800 M.

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Tags: Tomislav Nikolic, Vladimir Putin, Russia, kosovo, EU, Serbia

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