France, Germany and Poland Call For Progress Regarding Visa Liberalization for Kosovo
In addition, the Ministers have said that they fully support the European Union-led Kosovo-Serbia dialogue while emphasizing the need for a comprehensive agreement that permits both countries to advance on their respective European paths, AtoZSerwisPlus.pl reports.
“We fully support the EU-led Kosovo-Serbia dialogue and stress the need for a comprehensive agreement that allows for Kosovo and Serbia to advance on their respective European paths and contribute to the stability in the region. We call for progress regarding the visa liberalization for Kosovo,” the statement reads.
The Ministers for European Affairs of the Weimar Triangle have also emphasized that their countries are strongly committed to the Berlin process as an additional means to increase regional cooperation as well as European Union accession of the Western Balkan countries.
“We highlight the importance of implementing the historic decision by the six Western Balkan countries to create a Common Regional Market. Given the importance, we attach to the region, and as a sign of our joint support, we have agreed on a trilateral visit to this region and advocate for further strengthening the ties between the EU and the Western Balkans,” the statement reads.
France, Germany and Poland’s comments have been welcomed by Kosovo’s President, Vjosa Osmani.
Through a post published on Twitter, Osmani thanked the three countries mentioned above for their commitment to the visa liberalization process for Kosovo’s citizens.
“This delayed process has been put back on the right track through the tireless work and clear agenda of Kosovo’s institutions and the support of our allies,” Kosovo’s President pointed out.
The Prime Minister of Kosovo also welcomed the joint statement of the Weimar Triangle, which called for progress in the visa liberalization process for Kosovo.
“I welcome the reaffirmation of visa liberalization for Kosovo, the clear commitment to EU enlargement, the Berlin Process and the Common Regional Market by the ministers for European Affairs of the Weimar Triangle. I look forward to their joint visit,” Kurti pointed out in this regard.
The visa liberalization process for Kosovo started on February 19, 2012, but it has still not been finalized, even though the European Commission and the European Parliament, in 2018, estimated that the country had met the last two visa liberalization requirements.