Chinese envoy confirms support to Serbia over Kosovo

This will continue even after the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Kosovo's unilateral independence declaration.

In a statement for Tanjug news agency, Wei said that ICJ's advisory opinion is not crucial for further talks between the Serbian and Albanian side that need to reach a permanent and adequate solution through negotiations.

Ambassador Wei Jinghua said that China believes that national sovereignty and territorial integrity are the foundation of the principle of international law and international legal order.

The ICJ delivered its advisory opinion on Friday, whereby Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence does not represent the violation of international law.

In reaction to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Kosovo's unilateral proclamation of independence, the Greek government confirmed its readiness to take initiative and contribute to every process that may lead to a negotiated solution that will be in favor of stability in the West Balkans, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released in a statement.

Greece is once of EU's five member-states that have not recognized Kosovo.

According to a statement released by the Greek embassy in Belgrade, the Greek government has already launched talks with its European partners and all interested parties.

The Greek government stated that the advisory opinion elaborates on the legal aspects of Kosovo's unilateral proclamation of independence delivered at request of the UN General Assembly, adding that Greek position is well known and that ensuring stability, cooperation and peace in the Balkans is its key priority.

"These guiding principles define Greece's stance and must prevail in the aftermath of the ICJ advisory opinion. It is our strong belief that the universal respect and promotion of these fundamental principles is the safest way leading to the European integration of the Western Balkans," the ministry stated.

The Greek government stated that it backs the EU integration path of the West Balkans through its initiative, the Agenda 2014, which encapsulates the European vision of the peoples of the region.

Cyprus Foreign Minister: Cyprus Won't Change Stance on Kosovo

Cyprus won't be lead to recognize the independence of Kosovo, foreign minister Markos Kyprianou said ahead of Monday's meeting of European top diplomats, reported Blic.

Kyprianou said that last week's announcement of the positive verdict of the UN International Court of Justice regarding the legality of Kosovo's independence will not affect Cyprus' position.

"The decision of the ICJ is restricted only to the specific question which refers to the procedure of the declaration itself. At the same time we believe that when a territorial integrity of a country is concerned, the issue is to be resolved by means of talks and negotiations, and not by unilaterally declaring independence," said the Cyprus foreign minister.