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EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues

Brussels, Belgium
Joined April 2013
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@MiroslavLajcak
Miroslav Lajčák
5 years
Fruitful exchange of views on the developments in the region and expectations from the🇪🇺. Those were the key topics of my discussion with🇷🇸 President @avucic in #Belgrade . Thank you for thoughtful discussion, Mr President.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
As part of my outreach to the region‘s political leaders, I talked to Pres @avucic today. Had good & constructive talks on expectations from the Dialogue, #COVID19 response & 🇪🇺assistance,+ the economy. Looking forward to working together with my partners for all people in the WB
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Substantive and useful meeting with President of Serbia @predsednikrs @avucic about the state of play. I expressed the readiness of 🇪🇺 to make the Dialogue more dynamic.
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Miroslav Lajčák
7 years
Honored to take my oath of office today. As President of #UNGA , I'll keep the focus on the people the @UN is meant to serve!
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Miroslav Lajčák
3 years
We have a deal! After two days of intense negotiations, an agreement on de-escalation and the way forward has just been reached. I thank Besnik Bislimi and Petar Petkovic for their readiness to negotiate and agree for the good of the people.
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@MiroslavLajcak
Miroslav Lajčák
2 years
Welcome decision by Kosovo to accept @JosepBorrellF proposal to postpone by 1 month. EU expects all roadblocks to be removed immediately. HRVP Borrell invited Kosovo & Serbia to engage in dialogue on way forward. Grateful to @USAmbKosovo for strong support.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Last week, I spoke to APA about the 🇪🇺-facilitated Dialogue, which aims at achieving a legally binding normalization agreement between Kosovo & Serbia. This must be in line with international law & contribute to stability in the region. The idea of land swaps does the opposite.
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Miroslav Lajčák
2 years
Welcome the opportunity for an informal dinner discussion about the Dialogue with Prime Minister Kurti and President Vucic in Berlin. Grateful to the German government for hosting. We will continue the discussion on the level of Chief negotiators on 13 May.
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Miroslav Lajčák
7 years
Great 2b back in #India , this time as incoming @UN PGA. @narendramodi & I agreed 2 work together 4 the benefit of all people. Jai Hind!
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Miroslav Lajčák
2 years
Very pleased to announce that Kosovo and Serbia just adopted the Energy Agreements’ Implementation Roadmap in the framework of the EU-facilitated Dialogue. This is a major step forward.
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Miroslav Lajčák
2 years
On our way to Kosovo!
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Kicked off day 2️⃣ in Kosovo with a very good and insightful discussion with leader of Vetëvendosje @albinkurti . I stressed the need for Kosovo to speak with one voice in the 🇪🇺-facilitated Dialogue. Any agreement must be acceptable to its people.
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Miroslav Lajčák
2 years
I thank DAS Escobar and the 🇺🇸 diplomacy for their strong engagement in support of the 🇪🇺-facilitated Dialogue.
@JosepBorrellF
Josep Borrell Fontelles
2 years
We have a deal. Under the EU-facilitated Dialogue, Serbia agreed to abolish entry/exit documents for Kosovo ID holders and Kosovo agreed to not introduce them for Serbian ID holders. (1/2)
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@MiroslavLajcak
Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
It’s been an honour&priviledge to serve as Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of 🇸🇰 for almost 10 years. Despite leaving office I’m not leaving the international arena, or Twitter 🙂 Looking forward to continue working on international cooperation&multilateralism.
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@MiroslavLajcak
Miroslav Lajčák
2 years
Had an insightful discussion with @predsjednik_cg today. We spoke about the difficult political situation in 🇲🇪 and regional developments. I underlined that Montenegro’s 🇪🇺 path is in the interest of every citizen and must be above party politics.
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@MiroslavLajcak
Miroslav Lajčák
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I strongly condemn the horrific attack against Kosovo police last night. Violence of any form is absolutely unacceptable. My heart goes out to the victims, their families and colleagues. The perpetrators must be brought to justice. Everyone needs to return to dialogue immediately
@JosepBorrellF
Josep Borrell Fontelles
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The EU condemns in the strongest possible terms the hideous attack against Kosovo Police officers in Banjska/Banjskë in the north of Kosovo.  The responsible perpetrators must face justice.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Well-deserved&overdue opening of first chapters in #Serbia accession process,important 2keep up this momentum. #Slovakia always happy 2help.
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Miroslav Lajčák
2 years
Had an important call with 🇩🇪 Foreign Minister @ABaerbock today. I’m grateful for the attention the German government pays to the Western Balkans - especially in these difficult times - and their continuous support to my work.
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@MiroslavLajcak
Miroslav Lajčák
1 year
Back in Kosovo today to continue my frank, open and intense discussions with PM @albinkurti and DPM @BislimiBesnik on next steps and the way forward on normalisation of relations with Serbia. We also agreed that all past Dialogue Agreements must be fully implemented.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
The Western Balkans have always been close to my heart, as I’ve worked in & w/ the region for a long time. I’m honored to be entrusted w/ this important task. I’m looking forward to working together w/ representatives of Serbia & Kosovo, heads of 🇪🇺 DELs, & in close coop w/🇺🇸.
@EUCouncilPress
EU Council Press
4 years
. @EUCouncil appointed @MiroslavLajcak as EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue in effort to achieve comprehensive normalisation and reconciliation in the #WesternBalkans . #EUintheWorld @eeas_eu #EUdiplomacy 🔎 Read more:
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My Brussels team as 🇪🇺 Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues met for the first time with all members today. Discussed our work in the months to come!
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Čestitke @avucic na pobedi na predsedničkim izborima.Rezultati glasanja su vidljiv dokaz da Srbija želi nastavak evropskog i reformnog puta
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Miroslav Lajčák
3 years
I thank @StateEUR and DAS Escobar, who spent the last days in Brussels, in support of the EU-facilitated Dialogue. EU-US unity is key for success in the Western Balkans.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
After slight travel complications yesterday, the international community kicked into action. I’m now on my way to Pristina - a courtesy of the Swiss military. Looking forward to officially starting my visit to Kosovo later today.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Very good 📞 call with acting-PM @albinkurti . Topics discussed: 👉 progress made on containing spread of #COVID19 👉 current political situation & possible developments 👉 expectations for resumption of Dialogue with real European perspective 👉 need for visa liberalization
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Miroslav Lajčák
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I travelled to Pristina to meet PM @albinkurti and DPM @BislimiBesnik and to Belgrade to do the same with @predsednikrs @avucic and @PetkovicPetar . I’m glad that Kosovo now also accepted the 🇪🇺 Proposal in principle. We will continue our discussions at a High-level Meeting.
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Very insightful & useful 📞conversation with Speaker of Kosovo’s Parliament @VjosaOsmaniMP . Discussed current political situation in Kosovo & preparations for resuming EU-facilitated Dialogue asap. Agreed on importance to bring EU-perspective closer to people of Kosovo & Serbia.
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Miroslav Lajčák
3 years
Ahead of tomorrow’s Western Balkan event, I met with @predsjednik_cg Milo Đukanović. We discussed regional processes, the role of the EU in the Western Balkans and ways how to strengthen their European perspective.
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@MiroslavLajcak
Miroslav Lajčák
7 years
Thank you @UN General Assembly 4 electing me the next @UN_PGA . Looking fwd to work w/all of you to make this world a better place to live in
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Good meeting w/ @SushmaSwaraj just now. Agreed that #India is & always will be a strong @UN partner. Dhanyavad Bharat!
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Happy to meet with Speaker of the Assembly @VjosaOsmaniMP in person after two months of phone conversations. We discussed the way forward towards a swift resumption of the EU-facilitated Dialogue and the need for the Assembly to be fully on board.
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@MiroslavLajcak
Miroslav Lajčák
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The worst massacre on European soil since World War II unfolded 25 yrs ago-the genocide in Srebrenica. We failed to protect those most in need. While we mourn the lives lost, now more than ever, let’s speak out & act against injustice & violence in the pretext of race & religion.
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Welcomed Serbian opposition representatives in Brussels today. Carefully listened to their assessment of the situation in Serbia and updated them on the Dialogue on normalisation of relations with Kosovo. I welcomed their interest, as the Dialogue is a matter of national interest
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Glad to meet @predsjednik_cg for the second time this week - this time in Bratislava - to continue our discussions about the situation in Montenegro and the Western Balkans.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Busy weekend in Brussels with meetings with President Vučić, Prime Minister Hoti and DAS/Western Balkan envoy Palmer as well as two days of intense Dialogue negotiations. Getting ready for the High-level Dialogue meeting tomorrow!
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Congratulations @VjosaOsmaniMP on your election as President of Kosovo! I wish you a lot of success in your important position and I’m looking forward to working together.
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Miroslav Lajčák
2 years
On the eve of the High-level Dialogue in Brussels, I had meetings with PM of Kosovo @albinkurti and President of Serbia @predsednikrs to prepare the discussions of tomorrow.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Had a good meeting with @predsjednik_cg Milo Đukanović last night. We agreed on the importance for Montenegro - as a front runner in the 🇪🇺 accession process - to firmly stay on its Euro-Atlantic path and make real progress on reforms without delay.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Together with 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹 Chief foreign policy advisers and 🇺🇸 DAS Escobar, I travelled to Kosovo and Serbia today to discuss steps towards normalisation of their relations based on our Proposal. This also means full implementation of all Agreements. I plan to continue our talks soon.
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Miroslav Lajčák
5 years
Deeply disappointed that EU Ministers at #GAC unable to agree on opening negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania. They fulfilled the conditions, EU should not hesitate. Accession process is best tool we have to influence developments in WB. Why are we tying our own hands?
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
I welcome today’s decision of the government in Kosovo to remove the recent reciprocity measures. The swift removal of obstacles to the resumption of the 🇪🇺-facilitated Dialogue shows a clear commitment of Kosovo to get back to the table without delay.
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Good to see @predsjednik_cg Đukanović in Brussels today. We spoke about regional developments and the importance to see progress on the European path for all Western Balkan six.
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Miroslav Lajčák
1 year
Today, I’m hosting the Chief Negotiators of Kosovo and Serbia as a follow-up to our High-level meeting. My sincere hope is that we will manage to find a solution today to de-escalate the tensions on the ground and work towards normalisation of relations. Talks are ongoing.
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3 years
As the map in my office in the blurred screenshot of my interview has caused some misperceptions today, I am sharing an actual close-up photo of it. It is an official EU map of the Western Balkans. Kosovo is there and so is the line separating Kosovo from Serbia.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Today, our year as Slovak @OSCE Chair for people, dialogue and stability is coming to an end. It has been an experience to remember and I thank everyone who contributed to making it so unique. Good luck 🍀 to 🇦🇱 for 2020! 🇸🇰 stands ready to support you.
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Miroslav Lajčák
3 years
Just arrived in Washington D.C. for my first visit to the US in my current capacity as EU Special Representative. Looking forward to my meetings with US friends both here and in NYC.
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Welcomed the opportunity of an in-depth discussion with the President of Montenegro @predsjednik_cg today about regional developments, the EU integration of the Western Balkans and the current situation in Montenegro.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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I’m wishing you all a peaceful, happy and healthy 2019. And I’m honored to assume the post as @OSCE Chairman-in-Office for 2019 today. @Slovakia_OSCE chairmanship will be ambitious but realistic. We aim to bring #OSCE closer to the people we are working for.
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Ambition and realism to define Slovak OSCE Chairmanship, says new Chairperson-in-Office Miroslav Lajčák.
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Visited Kosovo today to discuss next steps in the Dialogue with PM @albinkurti & DPM @BislimiBesnik . Together with DAS Escobar, we also spoke about the very concerning situation in north Kosovo. We urgently need a political solution to help restoring freedom of movement for all!
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@MiroslavLajcak
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My thanks tonight go to @BislimiBesnik and @PetkovicPetar for their constructive engagement today. And a big thanks to @StateDept and the US diplomacy for their invaluable support!
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We have a deal! Very pleased to announce that Chief Negotiators of #Kosovo & #Serbia under EU-facilitation have agreed on measures to avoid further escalation and to fully concentrate on the proposal on normalisation of their relations.
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Started my day in #Kazakhstan ’s capital Nur-Sultan by congratulating new Kazakh President Tokayev on assuming his role. And I thanked him for being such a strong partner to @OSCE & #OSCESlovakia2019
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Just arrived back in New York and went straight into a meeting with @UN DSG Amina Mohammed to speak about #climateaction , #SDGs and financing for development. 🇺🇳
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Long and difficult, but fair discussion with @predsednikrs @avucic last night. I count on the responsible behavior of all to show restraint for security and stability. Violence must to be avoided. Agreed that all Dialogue agreements have to be upheld and fully implemented.
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Today marks 10 years since #UNGA welcomed the readiness of the 🇪🇺 to facilitate a process of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. It’s high-time to bring it to a successful end.
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Pleased to welcome my good friend and colleague DAS Gabriel Escobar in Brussels today. I’m very grateful for strong and unequivocal 🇺🇸 support and our exceptional cooperation on making progress in the 🇪🇺-facilitated Dialogue on normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia
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With Prime Minister @albinkurti and Deputy Prime Minister @BislimiBesnik , we had an in-depth conversation about last week’s High-level Meeting, including on freedom of movement, and the way forward for Kosovo through the Dialogue.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
With 🇪🇺 entering the next phase of easing #COVID19 restrictions, I relocated to Brussels to start working in my new office. Looking forward to replacing virtual with in-person meetings soon!
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Miroslav Lajčák
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I’m shocked by the devastating news coming from Albania. My thoughts are with the people of Albania 🇦🇱 who have been so severely affected by today’s earthquake, and I wish all injured a speedy recovery!
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Today, I welcomed @AgronBajrami , the new Ambassador of Kosovo to Brussels. Looking forward to our future cooperation as well as to the continuation of our conversation about Kosovo and its European path.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Disappointed about new reciprocity measures introduced by care-taker government of Kosovo.Such unilateral actions undermine the Dialogue-resumption & should be removed immediately. As consistently said, we expect both parties to the Dialogue to implement & respect past agreements
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In Kosovo, together with DAS Escobar I met with @VjosaOsmaniPRKS and among others, we agreed on the need to speed up the work of resolving the fate of the remaining missing persons.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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From 28 March Georgians can travel to Schengen w/out a visa for a period of 90 days. Thumbs up! Well deserved & long overdue!
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After 11 hours of intense negotiations yesterday, we are close to reaching an agreement on some documents. But as so often, the last step is the most difficult one. The work continues.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Had a good and constructive meeting with @albinkurti tonight. We discussed in depth the Dialogue also with a view to next steps.
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My week in the Western Balkans is slowly coming to an end. This morning, I spoke to Deputy Prime Minister @DritanAbazovic . I stressed that progress on 🇲🇪 European path will benefit the entire region. For this full adherence to the EU accession process is a precondition.
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In Vienna today, I had an in-depth discussion with Prime Minister of Kosovo @albinkurti about the current state of play and way forward in the EU-facilitated Dialogue.
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It’s a wrap! Finished a successful trip to Kosovo. You can discuss a lot via📞, but it can’t replace in-person meetings. Spoke w/ my interlocutors about dates, next steps, modalities for a swift resumption of 🇪🇺-facilitated Dialogue. Looking forward to meeting again in Brussels!
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After yesterday’s High-level meeting, 🇺🇸 Deputy Assistant Escobar and I sat down to coordinate next steps in the run-up to the next meeting. Agreed on the importance of agreeing on implementation modalities and the need to implement all existing Dialogue agreements.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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In Belgrade, 🇺🇸 DAS Escobar and I had long discussions with @predsednikrs @avucic about the complex situation of the Serbs in Kosovo. Violence is never acceptable and a political solution to the current crisis is urgently needed. We appreciated his readiness to contribute to it.
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🇺🇸 DAS Escobar, @USAmbKosovo and I also explained to Kosovo Albanian opposition parties the consequences of the current crisis and the damage to Kosovo’s international reputation. We asked them to support a political solution to defuse the tensions.
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In the margins of the informal Western Balkans event today, I was glad to meet with Kosovo’s Prime Minister @albinkurti to continue our discussions about the next steps in the Dialogue.
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Had a long, frank and open discussion with PM @albinkurti . Reiterated 🇪🇺 concerns regarding the situation in north Kosovo, the need for urgent de-escalation, new elections and return to the Dialogue. I appreciated the in-depth exchange on concrete steps.
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Truly concerned by the developments at EU external borders. Strong appeal to all parties to honour their commitments and implement the agreements. Full support for Greece in their efforts to prevent another humanitarian disaster.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Useful as always to exchange views on the situation in Montenegro and the region with @predsjednik_cg . Looking forward to meeting again later this week during #GLOBSEC in Bratislava.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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🇸🇰 & 🇪🇺 diplomacy just lost one of their greatest. I feel privileged for having known @EduardKukan as an outstanding boss, excellent colleague & very dear friend for more than 25 years. He taught me what diplomacy is about, he led by example & he introduced me to the Balkans (1)
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Miroslav Lajčák
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This morning, I had two separate meetings with the Chief negotiators of Kosovo and Serbia to discuss ways to solve the current crisis. We will continue our discussions throughout the day.
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Always good to compare notes with my good friend and colleague US Deputy Assistant Secretary Gabe Escobar. Grateful for our excellent 🇪🇺🇺🇸 cooperation. Lots to talk about.
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Miroslav Lajčák
3 years
Glad to continue the discussion we started during my recent visit to Montenegro! With Deputy Prime-Minister @DritanAbazovic I reconfirmed that the EU is firmly engaged in Montenegro. At the same time I stressed that Montenegro needs to avoid backsliding on hard-fought reforms.
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@MiroslavLajcak
Miroslav Lajčák
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With the EU-led Dialogue Kosovo and Serbia have a platform to deal with the legacy of the past and move towards a better, safer and more prosperous future for their people, communities and societies as part of our European family.
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In Belgrade, I had an honest, detailed and constructive discussion with @predsednikrs @avucic about the next steps in the 🇪🇺-facilitated Dialogue. I welcome Serbia’s clear commitment to their European path and the Dialogue.
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Briefed @OSCE Permanent Council on priorities of #Slovakia today. 1/ We’ll focus on how conflict is mediated, resolved & prevented - as well as on people who are living through it. 2/ we need to prepare for “a Safer Future”. 3/ we need a recommitment to effective multilateralism
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Miroslav Lajčák
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Kicking off a busy Western Balkans’ week in Brussels, I met with @predsednikrs @avucic to discuss the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the work ahead. Later this week, I will discuss the same issues with the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Just arrived in Belgrade! I started my visit with a very constructive and useful meeting with @predsednikrs Vučić. We spoke about Serbia’s path to the 🇪🇺, as well as expectations and next steps for a swift resumption of the EU-facilitated Dialogue.
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Miroslav Lajčák
1 year
Started my day in Davos at #wef23 with an in-depth discussion with Prime Minister @albinkurti . We spoke about next steps in the Dialogue on normalisation of relations and pressing current issues.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Today, I opened the Slovak Embassy in #Baku ! Slovakia is looking forward to new bonds of cooperation and stronger economic ties. 🇦🇿🇸🇰
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
I'm honoured that I could congratulate former Minister Mr. Eduard Kukan on the occasion of his 8⃣0⃣th birthday. He was head of @SlovakiaMFA for 2911 days - almost 8 yrs. During this period & thanks to #EduardKukan we became members of #OECD #NATO & #EU . Happy Birthday Eduard! 👏
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Miroslav Lajčák
5 years
I first met #MichaelDouglas , icon of movie industry, during my Presidency of #72UNGA .As UN Messenger for Peace, Michael uses his talent also to promote global #disarmament . I was thrilled to continue our conversation & welcome him w/ wife #CatherineZetaJones to Bratislava today!
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Today I had the pleasant duty to open the Slovak Embassy in Yerevan! Very usefull meetings with Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnacakanian and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian.
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Miroslav Lajčák
5 years
On this #HolocaustMemorialDay #WeRemember millions of victims of cruelty, inhumanity and hate. We join our voices to say #NeverAgain . To make this message even louder, Slovak @OSCE Chairmanship convenes a conference on fight against antisemitism / 5-6 FEB in Bratislava.
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Miroslav Lajčák
2 years
This morning in Antalya, I had a useful discussion with Kosovo Prime Minister @albinkurti about concrete next steps in order to take our common agenda forward in the current circumstances.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Great news from Brussels 🇪🇺 today! Congratulations to 🇦🇱 and 🇲🇰 ! Well deserved and long overdue 🎉🥳🎉
@JosepBorrellF
Josep Borrell Fontelles
4 years
Green light to open accession negotiations with #Albania & #NorthMacedonia is good news for the countries, the rest of the region & the entire EU. They have undertaken crucial reforms to reach this point. Happy to share the joy with my #WesternBalkans friends! Congratulations! 🎉
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Miroslav Lajčák
3 years
Together with DAS Palmer I had a good first meeting with the new Serbian Patriarch Porfirije. Exchanged views about the Dialogue and the region.
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Miroslav Lajčák
3 years
Arriving in 🇲🇪, I met with Prime Minister @profKrivokapic . I commended him on the fact that Montenegro demonstrates its commitment to its EU future by consistently taking the same foreign policy position as EU Member States and I encouraged him to stay course.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Today, we continue our political discussions at expert level. Pleased to welcome the negotiators of both parties, Skender Hyseni and Marko Djuric this morning.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Today, we met for the second time since the resumption of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue - this time in person in Brussels. Watch my statement after we concluded the high-level meeting 👇:
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Today’s expert level meeting of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue was another important step in the process towards a comprehensive legally-binding agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia. Our work will continue at the end of August.
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Miroslav Lajčák
4 years
Very pleased to meet President Djukanovic in Brussels today to continue our in-depth discussion on the developments in the region and 🇲🇪 European integration process.
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Miroslav Lajčák
5 years
This morning I have seen @OSCE_SMM in action. And now, I had the chance to meet with the monitors in Severodonek, listen to their challenges and encourage them to keep up their good and important work.
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Miroslav Lajčák
2 years
In Vienna today, I met with @OSCE Secretary-General @HelgaSchmid_SG . Grateful for a very substantive discussion about #OSCE activities in the Western Balkans.
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Miroslav Lajčák
3 years
The visit of Kosovo’s Prime Minister @albinkurti to Brussels offered an important opportunity to continue our substantive and constructive discussions from March. We spoke about the details of the Dialogue and both our expectations as part of Kosovo’s European path.
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