In an exclusive interview with Gazeta Express, Peter Sorensen, the Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue Envoy, addressed the stalled normalization process between Pristina and Belgrade. This marked Sorensen’s first published written statement and his initial media engagement in Kosovo. During the discussion, Sorensen indicated that the execution of obligations stemming from the normalization agreements falls short of the commitments made by both sides, noting that implementation remains significantly delayed.
The Danish diplomat confirmed that he has conveyed this assessment directly to both leaders, addressing Prime Minister Kurti and Serbian President Vucic. Sorensen also differentiated his diplomatic approach from that of his predecessor, Miroslav Lajčák. While previous efforts had emphasized Kosovo taking the lead, Sorensen suggested that substantive progress requires a mutual commitment to concrete outcomes.
He stressed that neither Belgrade nor Pristina should adopt a posture of waiting for the other party to unilaterally implement all necessary agreements. The envoy emphasized that dialogue must now focus on achieving tangible results rather than procedural milestones. His remarks underscore a call for both capitals to assume shared responsibility for overcoming the current impasse, ensuring that the framework established for normalization moves forward through reciprocal action.
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