"Serbia is even ready to consider the possibility of giving up some of its sovereign prerogatives. In that way Kosovo might have access to the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other international financial institutions, and some form of representation abroad. We are prepared to give up a lot of things, but they (Kosovo Albanians) should also be prepared to give up something," Jeremic said in an interview with the BBC.
"As a result of Russia's principled position, its principled adherence to international law, we've got these negotiations, but there should be absolutely no doubt that Serbia's strategic orientation is membership in the EU," he said.