This is a crucial step, which will lead to the resumption of the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, MEPs hope.
Following the decision taken by Kosovo's government to completely lift taxes imposed on goods imported from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina as of 1 April, the European Parliament's standing rapporteur for Kosovo, Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel (Greens/EFA, DE), and the Chair of the Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, Romeo Franz (Greens/EFA, DE), made the following statements.
Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel said: "We are very happy about the decision made by the Kosovo caretaker government to lift the 100 percent tariffs. This is a very important signal for political cooperation in the region and a crucial step, which we hope will lead to the resumption of the EU-facilitated dialogue, so that relations between Belgradeand Pristina can be normalised."
Romeo Franz said: "We count on the EU member states to fulfil their promise to grant visa liberalisation to Kosovar citizens as soon as possible, despite the current political crisis. This could be an important sign of solidarity, especially for the young people of Kosovo and for the country's commitment to its European future."
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