Espana: Unilateral declaration of independence of Kosovo is not compatible with international law
Spanish ambassador in Serbia, Inigo de Palacio Espana told Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti that Spain does not believe that the unilateral declaration of independence of Kosovo is compatible with international law, adding that it is also clear the proclamation was neither in accordance with the Serbian Constitution nor with UNSC Resolution 1244.
(KosovoCompromise Staff) Tuesday, January 26, 2010
"I have carefully observed the oral debate and I believe that it will be very difficult for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to clearly decide that the declaration is legal," he added.
"ICJ judges often have a different view on certain issues than the final official stand of the court," Espana said. "But if you are unable to say that the declaration is legal, it means that there are serious doubts about its legality. We expect for the advice to be the instrument which will lead to a dialogue in order to find a sustainable solution and reach an agreement between Pristina and Belgrade."
"I expect that it will be in the interest of Pristina to one day be a full-fledged member of the international community. For now, it is an objective problem, and without an agreement with Belgrade, it will not happen," he said, adding "that the European perspective of the region must solve the Kosovo problem one day".
