30/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 31/08/2024 17:02
The EU is disappointed with the continued lack of coordination with Kosovo's security providers and with the international partners.
Today's operation by Kosovo Police against Serbia-supported offices in North Mitrovica, Zvecan/Zveqan, Zubin Potok and Leposavic/Leposaviq, conducted under instructions of the Government of Kosovo, puts the fragile security situation on the ground at risk. EULEX was immediately deployed to monitor the conduct of this operation, which was not coordinated with the EU and international partners.
The EU wishes to reiterate that Kosovo has committed to de-escalate. The EU has repeatedly called on Kosovo to avoid any actions that could negatively impact the security of people on the ground. Unfortunately our calls have been disregarded by the Kosovo government.
EU would like to reiterate that the current operation by the police against the Serbia-supported offices might lead to further escalation of an already volatile situation.
Serbia supported offices are foreseen to be addressed and resolved in the EU-facilitated Dialogue.
We expect Kosovo and Serbia to address and resolve open issues between them in the EU-facilitated Dialogue.