DASH, once again appeals to Kosovo/ We oppose the plans for limiting the Serbian dinar

2024-02-01 20:27:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

DASH, once again appeals to Kosovo/ We oppose the plans for limiting the Serbian

The US State Department said it is deeply disappointed with Kosovo's current plans to continue implementing the decision to limit the import of foreign currencies, including the Serbian dinar.

"We again call for the implementation of this decision to be postponed immediately until satisfactory procedures are established in accordance with European standards and the population is sufficiently educated on how the transitional period will continue. The decision was announced without adequate preparation or consultation," says a response from the US State Department to VOA.

Serbia worried about the possibility of banning the use of its currency in Kosovo
January 18, 20:49

The US Department of State said it has asked the authorities in Kosovo to explain what urgent problem this regulation aims to solve and if the urgency is needed.

"We have not heard any suitable answer. Many citizens of Kosovo now do not know how they will pay their bills or receive their pensions. This action is also inconsistent with Kosovo's commitment to work through the European Union-facilitated Dialogue to address issues affecting the well-being of the Serbian minority community," states the US State Department's response, underlining that good governance and good international partnership require time to assess the consequences, listen to perspectives and consult with others for a workable solution.

Hovenier asks the Central Bank of Kosovo to postpone the implementation of the decision on the dinar
January 29, 11:34

"The consequence of this and similar unilateral actions limits the possibilities of the United States as Kosovo's advocate in the international arena", says the answer.

Earlier in the day, the American ambassador to Kosovo, Jeff Hovenier, said that the United States opposes the entry into force of the Central Bank's decision on the use of currencies without being fully prepared, while expressing concern that this could lead to new tensions in Kosovo.

"We think that this issue really deserves a more careful examination, but also a discussion within the dialogue mediated by the European Union. We are concerned that it will potentially escalate ethnic tensions and prove problematic for the daily life of a number of Kosovo citizens", said the American ambassador after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti.

DASH, Kosovo's request/ "Reconsider the decision on the Serbian dinar"
January 24, 10:20

The decision that entered into force on February 1 means the removal from use of the Serbian dinar, which is still used in areas inhabited by Serbs, especially in the north of Kosovo.

The regulation provoked the angry reaction of Belgrade and the political representatives of the Serbs in Kosovo, who estimate that this decision endangers the survival of the Serbian community, but also the concerns of Western diplomats that it could incite new tensions.

The Government of Kosovo said on Wednesday that the implementation of the regulation will be done through a facilitated transitional period, but without giving details about the time frame.

"So we hope that the government will find a way to implement what was said by Deputy Prime Minister Bislimi, which means to have some kind of transitional period and in which there is a rhythm. And some recognition of the challenges in the country before it is fully implemented," said Ambassador Hovenier, underlining that some Serbian citizens will face many challenges in the benefits they receive.

Haradinaj: Kosovo should show flexibility in dealing with the dinar issue
January 30, 22:32

"I think people will feel cut off from a benefit they rely on. Nobody wants that. We are concerned about individuals and their lives," said the American ambassador.

The European Union also called on Kosovo on Thursday to offer a sufficiently long transitional period for the implementation of the decision of the Central Bank which determines that the euro is the only currency that can be used for payments.

The Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Besnik Bislimi, said that the communication channels between the Central Bank of Kosovo and that of Serbia should be opened to facilitate this process.

Quint: Suspend the decision of the Central Bank of Kosovo on the issue of the Serbian dinar
January 28, 17:33

The European Union and diplomats in Pristina agree that the regulation "aims to increase financial transparency, ensure financial stability and fight money laundering and counterfeiting", but have asked for a delay in implementation "until issues are resolved that ensure no one is harmed". .

Serbian President Aleksandar Vu?i? discussed this issue with the ambassadors of major Western countries on Wednesday night, but no details were given about the discussions.

The European Union and the United States are putting pressure on Kosovo and Serbia to implement the agreement on the normalization of relations that the parties agreed on almost a year ago in Brussels and Ohrid./ VOA