Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 May 2001. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 May 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, What recent discussions he has had with his EU partners on the future status of Kosovo; and if he will make a statement. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with his EU partners on the future status of Kosovo; and if he will make a statement. [158631] Mr. Vaz: We have regular discussions with EU colleagues on matters relating to Kosovo. The agreed EU position on the future status is clear and remains unchanged. We believe that a Kosovo remaining within FRY represents the best option for stability in the region. But this is not an issue for today. The important thing now is to focus on the forthcoming elections, on establishing interim institutions and building Kosovo's capacity for self-government. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary made our views clear during his visit to Kosovo on 24 April.

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