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Ministry: Our Stance on Kosovo Doesn't Change Despite ICJ Verdict
Thursday 22 July 2010 Zoom in | Print page
Bratislava, July 22 (TASR) - The verdict of the International Court of Justice in the Hague regarding the unilateral declaration of Kosovo's independence will have no direct impact on the stance of Slovakia vis-a-vis the issue, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Peter Stano said on Thursday.
The stance of Slovakia continues to be based on the resolution of the UN Security Council, according to which Kosovo will be under UN administration until its international status is resolved by agreement between Serbia and Kosovo or by the decision of the UN Security Council.
Slovakia's stance is also based on the resolution passed by Parliament on March 28, 2007. The Slovak resolution says that Kosovo's status must be addressed in accordance with the UN Charter and other international norms as well as respecting the legitimate requests of Serbia.
The ministry takes the verdict passed by the ICJ into consideration and believes that, although legally not binding, it will be interpreted in good faith and with the intent to reach resolution acceptable to all parties involved.
"As a member of the EU and NATO, Slovakia will continue to actively pursue stability and development in the West Balkans in accordance with the European perspective of the region as well as peaceful resolutions of disputes across the world," said Stano.
The International Court of Justice in Hague ruled that the declaration of Kosovo's independence two and a half years ago didn't violate the international law, as the relevant statutes contain no ban on passing such declarations.
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