Recent statements by the Serbian Foreign Minister about lobbying against the recognition of Kosovo's independence are being assessed by political experts as propaganda for domestic political consumption. Political scientists emphasize that non-recognition does not exist as a diplomatic act and these statements only aim to strengthen political rhetoric within Serbia.
Political analysts in Kosovo have commented on the statements of Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric regarding lobbying against the recognition of Kosovo's independence, emphasizing that these actions are mainly propaganda and for political consumption within Serbia. Political scientist Melazim Koci told Radio Kosovo that non-recognition does not exist as a diplomatic act in international relations and it is not surprising that Serbia is intensifying its actions in the international arena.
"They will intensify especially if the government in Belgrade fails to defeat the student movement. Serbia is violating the Franco-German agreement, which it has rejected through an official letter, and the EU has not reacted in a sanctioning manner. However, this is more propaganda for internal consumption, because de-recognition as a diplomatic act is not recognized in international relations," said Koci.
Analyst Albinot Maloku recalled that agreements reached from 2011 onwards oblige Serbia not to lobby against Kosovo.
"Although derecognition is not recognized as an act in international law, it is used for political consumption. There are violations of agreements by Serbia, therefore Kosovo must engage maximally with the EU to find mechanisms that clearly show who the violating party is," Maloku declared.
Meanwhile, university professor Dritëro Arifi added that Serbia is working tirelessly to harm Kosovo in the international arena, but these actions have no direct impact.
"At this time when we should have good relations with the US and the EU, we are making a mockery of it and these are the consequences that await us," Arifi told Radio Kosovo.
On the other hand, Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric has stated that Serbia has been working for years to change the attitude of part of the international community towards Kosovo and has prepared "other surprises" regarding the campaign for de-recognition.
According to the Normalization Agreement signed in Brussels, Serbia has pledged not to oppose or lobby against Kosovo's membership in international organizations. /RTK
