Boris Tadic: resolution of South Caucasus conflicts may depend on Kosovo decision
Resolution of the Kosovo conflict may change the situation in the South Caucasus, Serbian President, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE), Boris Tadic, said in Strasbourg July 2.
Settlement of conflicts in the South Caucasus would depend upon the decision on Kosovo, according to him. "Kosovo could serve as a precedent for other conflicts. I am hopeful Kosovo will not be granted independence," he said.
The Serbian President added that irrespective of the decision on Kosovo he will support the territorial integrity of Serbia. A rash decision can create problems in many other areas, particularly energy, he noted.
Tadic believes that the situation in Kosovo is similar to Nagorno Karabakh, Abkhazia, Turkey, Ukraine and Romania. All countries of the Black Sea region have come across identical problems, he said.
Stressing the necessity of studying the conflicts accurately, Tadic said officials do not analyze the situation well enough. "We should not make references to history when speaking on resolution of conflicts," the Serbian President stated, Trend reports.
Settlement of conflicts in the South Caucasus would depend upon the decision on Kosovo, according to him. "Kosovo could serve as a precedent for other conflicts. I am hopeful Kosovo will not be granted independence," he said.
The Serbian President added that irrespective of the decision on Kosovo he will support the territorial integrity of Serbia. A rash decision can create problems in many other areas, particularly energy, he noted.
Tadic believes that the situation in Kosovo is similar to Nagorno Karabakh, Abkhazia, Turkey, Ukraine and Romania. All countries of the Black Sea region have come across identical problems, he said.
Stressing the necessity of studying the conflicts accurately, Tadic said officials do not analyze the situation well enough. "We should not make references to history when speaking on resolution of conflicts," the Serbian President stated, Trend reports.
