IS THIS A PROPOSAL FOR MUTUAL RECOGNITION? Text published by which the EU wants to resolve the issue of Kosovo and Serbia

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - The portal of the Belgrade newspaper "Danas" has published the "European proposal for a basic agreement between Kosovo and Serbia" which it "received through diplomatic channels", and in which it is written that "Serbia will not oppose Kosovo's membership in any international organization".

In the proposal, among other things, it is stated that the parties will mutually develop normal, good-neighborly relations on the basis of equal rights, and that both parties will mutually recognize relevant documents and national symbols, including passports, diplomas, vehicle license plates, and customs stamps.

Furthermore, both parties will be guided by the purposes and principles set forth in the Charter of the United Nations, particularly those concerning the sovereign rights of states, respect for their independence, autonomy and territorial integrity, the right to self-determination, and the protection of human rights and non-discrimination.

In accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the parties will settle all disputes between them exclusively by peaceful means and will refrain from the threat or use of force.

Also, the parties proceed from the assumption that neither of them can represent the other party in the international sphere or act on its behalf.

Serbia will not oppose Kosovo's membership in any international organization, and both parties will support their aspirations to become members of the European Union.

As reported by the Beta agency, they mutually advocate for reaching concrete arrangements, in accordance with the relevant instruments of the Council of Europe and using existing European experiences, in order to ensure an appropriate level of self-government for the Serbian community in Kosovo and the possibility of providing services in Kosovo.

In addition, the parties will formalize the status of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo and ensure a high level of protection of Serbian religious and cultural heritage, in accordance with existing European models.

The proposal also states that the parties will establish a joint commission, chaired by the EU, which will monitor the implementation of this agreement.