Serbia Remains Steady in Opposition to Kosovo Independence

Serbia is committed to joining the EU, but also adamant about not recognizing Kosovo's independence, said Serbia's Foreign Minister, Vuk Jeremic, on 29 March 2008 after an informal meeting with his EU counterparts in Slovenia.

Slovenia: EU Presidency: Press Release, 29.3.08: Brdo Presidency Statement: New focus on the Western Balkans http://www.eu2008.si/en/News_and_Documents/Press_Releases/March/0329Gymnich-statement.html

Serbia: Government: Press Release, 29.3.08: Serbia receives confirmation that its EU doors are open http://www.emg.rs/en/news/serbia/45158.html

Serbia: Government: Press Release, 29.3.08: Seizing part of its territory by force puts Serbia’s European future at stake http://www.srbija.sr.gov.yu/vesti/vest.php?id=44650

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