British Foreign Secretary David Cameron emphasized the need for stability in the Balkans and pledged U.K. support for partly recognized Kosovo's recognition "as a full sovereign country" during a visit to Pristina on January 4 that includes meetings with the Kosovar president and its prime minister. At a press conference alongside Kosovar Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla-Schwarz, Cameron said, "We are a huge supporter of Kosovo’s independence, sovereignty, and Kosovo’s right to be recognized by others as a full sovereign country and member of the family of nations." Regional powerhouse Serbia has not recognized the independence of its former province. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Balkan Service, click here.
In Kosovo, Cameron Pledges U.K. Support For Broader Recognition
Foreign Secretary David Cameron speaks to reporters in Pristina on January 4.