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The United States is disappointed that the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo have not managed to resolve the issue of vehicle license plates, said a Nov. 21 press release by State Department spokesman Ned Price.
According to the statement, both President Vucic and Prime Minister Kurti “will need to make concessions” so that “decades of hard-won peace in an already fragile region” are not put in jeopardy.
“We urge Prime Minister Kurti to work with EU High Representative Borrell and EU Special Representative Lajcak to reach a fair compromise,” the statement further reads.
The U.S. also joined the European Union in calling for the immediate suspension of “any planned measures that would escalate tensions,” including Kosovo’s intention to fine local vehicles bearing license plates issued by Serbia proper.
“Both parties should refrain from taking provocative steps, fulfill their obligations under the EU facilitated Dialogue, and engage constructively to reach a sustainable solution,” Price concluded.
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