The European Union has summoned the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo for emergency talks to try to bring an end to a series of violent clashes near their border, fearing a return to open conflict, Ednews reports citing Aljazeera.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that he would hold “urgent meetings” with Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Brussels on Thursday.
It was unclear whether the two would meet face to face or hold separate talks with Borrell.
“We need immediate de-escalation and new elections in the north with participation of Kosovo Serbs. This is paramount for the region and [the] EU,” Borrell said on Twitter before the talks.
The 27-nation bloc has for years been leading talks aimed at reconciling the two foes but with little success.