President says Kosovo on verge of independence | Spero News

President says Kosovo on verge of independence | Spero News
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He did not name a date for the predominantly Albanian province's formal secession from Serbia. However, top European Union diplomats have said they expect independence to be declared on February 17. Of the 27 EU states, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania have joined Serbia and Russia in opposing independence for Kosovo, saying the move can set a dangerous precedent for other breakaway territories. Sejdiu rejected suggestions that Kosovo's independence will set a precedent. It cannot set a precedent for another region or country," he said. His position was echoed by Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, whose country holds the EU's rotating six-month presidency. He said that Kosovo must not be viewed as a precedent in dealing with similar crises around the world. Presidential polls in Serbia on February 3 gave the country's incumbent pro-European President Boris Tadic a narrow victory over pro-Moscow nationalist Tomislav Nikolic. Africa policy outlook 2008 Anglican Archbishop seen supporting Islamic law Will Olympics transform China's media landscape? Bosnia: 'Keep cool' on Kosovo Mexicans say: Integrate this!