Written question asked by John Howell (Conservative) on Monday, 30 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 February 2023. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 February 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Kosovo: Serbia

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the debate entitled Recent tensions between Pristina and Belgrade, which took place at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on 25 January 2023.

Answer: The UK is committed to supporting Kosovo's international integration, including to institutions such as the Council of Europe. Membership will bring clear benefits to the Kosovan people, including minority communities. We continue to work closely with international partners to support the long-term goal of normalisation of the Serbia-Kosovo relationship, including through the EU-facilitated Dialogue. The Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly plays a crucial role on human rights and rule of law issues, and in pressing states to maintain democratic standards. We welcome this debate and your role in it.

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