In an exclusive interview with Gazeta Express, Peter Sorensen, the Envoy for Dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, addressed the status of the normalization process between Pristina and Belgrade. In his first written interview for a media outlet in Kosovo, Sorensen indicated that the implementation of obligations stemming from the normalization process is currently falling short of the commitments made by both sides, noting that the execution of existing agreements is experiencing delays. The Danish diplomat confirmed that he conveyed this assessment directly to representatives from both Kosovo and Serbia.
Sorensen also signaled a shift in diplomatic approach compared to his predecessor, Miroslav Lajčák. While Lajčák had previously requested that Kosovo initiate the establishment of the Association, which would subsequently be followed by Serbia, Sorensen’s comments suggest a different diplomatic posture regarding the next steps. Beyond the procedural details, Sorensen stressed the importance of continued dialogue, advising that the involved parties must avoid severing communication with one another.
His remarks underscore the need for tangible progress and adherence to prior understandings to move the bilateral relationship forward. The Sorensen statements provide an external diplomatic view on the current pace and commitment levels regarding the normalization dialogue.
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