Specijalni predstavnik američkog predsednika za dijalog između Kosova i Srbije Ričard Grenel podržao je lidere Evropske unije u novom pokretanju dijaloga između Kosova i Srbije, uz poruku da mu je drago što su Evropljani sazvali sastanak 10. jula radi daljih razgovora.
"Nudimo našu potpunu podršku i zahvalni smo na njihovom vođstvu", napisao je Grenel u prvom u seriji poruka na Tviteru.
Today, I issued the following statement on Kosovo - Serbia negotiations: “We are pleased to see the Europeans will convene a meeting on July 10 for further discussions with Kosovo and Serbia. We offer our total support and are grateful for their leadership. We hope (1/5)
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) July 8, 2020
Rekao je da se nada da će "važno pitanje vizne liberalizacije" za građane Kosova biti završeno na ovom sastanku.
the important issue of visa liberalization will be completed at this meeting.The US has worked hard to emphasize economic normalization between the parties because we believe it is the crucial first step for this long term political dispute. And we hope the Europeans (2/5) https://t.co/gtXgZeBtp6
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) July 8, 2020
Grenel je dodao da su Sjedinjene Američke Države naporno radile na naglašavanju ekonomske normalizacije između dve strane, jer veruje da je to prvi presudan korak u ovom dugom političkom sporu.
will make implementing the air, rail and motor agreements previously agreed upon a top priority. We believe these agreements are key to creating jobs and giving hope to young people. We have never believed in a quick election year deal between Kosovo and Serbia. (3/5) https://t.co/GpAxuyCE2a
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) July 8, 2020
"Nadam se da će Evropljani sprovesti do sada postignute ekonomske sporazume između Kosova i Srbije o železničkoj i vazdušnoj liniji. Smatramo da su ovi sporazumi ključni za stvaranje radnih mesta i pružanje nade mladim ljudima", napisao je Grenel.
And we never thought our sole focus on economic normalization would be a quick fix. The difficult and long term political issues will be easier to confront once progress is made on the economic issues first. The international community must keep trying (4/5) https://t.co/ev7fmOo4KA
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) July 8, 2020
"Nikada nismo verovali u brz dogovor između Kosova i Srbije. I nikada nismo mislili da će naš jedini fokus na normalizaciji ekonomije biti brzo rešenje. Poteškoće i dugoročna politička pitanja lakše će se rešavati kada se dođe do napretka u ekonomskim pitanjima", tvitovao je Grenel.
new and creative ideas if we are ever going to make progress. And the people of Kosovo and Serbia deserve the European’s full and constant attention.” (5/5) https://t.co/jwbq3fTAPy
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) July 8, 2020
Amrički diplomata na kraju je pozvao međunarodnu zajednicu da nastavi da isprobava nove i kreativne ideje ako želi napredak, odenivši da "narodi Kosova i Srbije zaslužuje potpunu i stalnu pažnju Evropljana".