Kosovar president for border correction, Thaci: My proposal does not infringe on kosovar territory

Kosovar president for border correction, Thaci: My proposal does not infringe on

Speaking at the 2nd Annual Diaspora Summit which commenced today in Tirana, President of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi declared that there will be no agreement between Kosovo and Serbia that involves land swapping. 


He clarified that whilst he has proposed border correction, this would be realized in a way that does not infringe on Kosovar territory. 

“We have heard a lot about land swapping, but it will never happen. The division of Kosovo will happen over my dead body. No one can infringe Trepca, Mitrovica, or any part of Kosovo's territory. Those who talk of Kosovo's division are Milosevic's friends. Correction of borders, yes but without infringing the territory of Kosovo. 


There is no one in the world who denies my engagement in the realization of the legitimate aspirations of Presevo, Medvegja and Bujanovc for joining the territory of Kosovo without affecting the territory of Kosovo," explained Thaçi .

Thaçi also spoke of his opposition to creation of a Balkan Union, adding that he vehemently opposed the organization of any international conference in which Russia would also participate. 

“Today there are different ideas, but what I want to say is this: We will not allow, under any circumstances, the organization of any international conference in which Russia is also a participant. Kosovo will only be engaged processes led by the EU or the United States,” said Thaçi. 


The Kosovar president concluded, "Under no circumstances, nor at any price, will we allow the creation of a Balkan Union to circulate as an idea. Although I am all for the discussion of ideas, this particular one should be discontinued. The idea of any Balkan union is a backward step for our nation. The idea of a Balkan union is a violation to our nation."

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