Israeli ambassador speaks about status of Kosovo again, and mentions Washington agreement

"I want to clarify: when asked about the agreement with Kosovo, I said that agreements were signed in Washington separately between Serbia and the United States, as well as between Kosovo and the United States. I never said, nor do I believe, nor do I have a reason to say that Serbia has signed something with Kosovo," said the ambassador

Israeli Ambassador to Serbia Yahel Vilan once again addressed the issue of Kosovo and Metohija. He told a press conference held at the Israeli embassy in Belgrade that he was trying to be as professional as possible a diplomat, and as open as possible.

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"It was unprofessional on my part, for which I apologize. What I expect from you is - please don’t put in my words in my mouth what I didn’t say. If I wasn’t clear enough, ask me. Believe me, I will try to answer everything. I want us all to agree that everything I say should be reported as I said it," said he.

Vilan referred to his statement made for TV Prva, when he said that his country recognized Kosovo as independent under pressure from the United States.

"I want to make a short comment, because this morning I was on a TV channel and saw something I didn't say, and it became big news in Serbia. That is why I want to clarify: when asked about the agreement with Kosovo, I said that agreements were signed in Washington separately between Serbia and the United States, as well as between Kosovo and the United States. I have never said, nor do I believe, nor do I have a reason to say that Serbia has signed something with Kosovo. I hope this is clear enough. I have never underestimated the issue of Kosovo," he said.

Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Selakovic quickly reacted to the ambassador's (original) statement.

Selakovic reacted to the statement of the Israeli ambassador that Serbia had effectively recognized Kosovo itself, through the Washington agreement.

"The statement of the ambassador of Israel represents rudeness of a particular kind, and it is absolutely not true," Selakovic stated categorically.

(Telegraf.rs)