Biden: Recognition of Kosovo is not a condition for Serbia's EU integration
U.S. Vice-President Joseph Biden said during his visit to Belgrade that Serbia's recognition of the independence of Kosovo is not a condition for its integration into the European Union.
(KosovoCompromise Staff) Wednesday, May 20, 2009
He said that the United States do not expect Serbia to recognize Kosovo, nor is Serbia's recognition of Kosovo a precondition for better relations with America.
Serbian President Boris Tadic said that in spite of the differences over Kosovo, Serbia wanted to have the best possible relations with the United States.
"Serbia views the unilateral proclamation of independence of its southern province as a violation of international law. Serbia does not recognize independent Kosovo and it shall never recognize it. Serbia has a legitimate right to protect its integrity by peaceful, diplomatic and legal means," Tadic said after his talks with Biden.
