PRISTINA, April 23 (Hina) - Political stability is a basic condition for Kosovo's overall development, the OSCE chairman, Dutch Foreign Minister Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, who on Wednesday arrived in Pristina, said after his talks with
local leaders.
PRISTINA, April 23 (Hina) - Political stability is a basic
condition for Kosovo's overall development, the OSCE chairman,
Dutch Foreign Minister Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, who on Wednesday
arrived in Pristina, said after his talks with local leaders. #L#
The chairman of the OSCE (Organisation for Security and Co-
operation in Europe), who met Kosovo President Ibrahim Rugova and
Premier Bajram Rexhepi, described the talks with his hosts as
useful.
He said it was necessary for Kosovo to solve economic problems and
expedite the process of return of refugees.
It is necessary that Kosovo may enjoy political stability, and this
concerns relations between Serbia and Kosovo, the Dutch minister
added.
According to him, dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo should cover
practical issues and should not prejudge the outcome of Kosovo's
final status.
Later in the day, he will meet other local officials and
international representatives in Pristina.
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