Serbia: No Kosovo independence

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Source: CCTV.com | 12-27-2007 13:22

The Serbian parliament has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution that obliges Serbian officials to reject Kosovo's independence.

Serbia's President Boris Tadic (R) and Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica attend a parliament session in Belgrade December 26, 2007. REUTERS/Stringer

The resolution says Serbia must "reconsider" diplomatic ties with Western countries that recognize Kosovo's statehood.

The resolution also rejects the idea of the EU setting up a mission in Kosovo until its status is resolved.

Ethnic Albanians, accounting for about 90 percent of Kosovo's 2 million people, have said they will proclaim independence before May next year.

Serbia insists Kosovo should remain part of its territory, and has urged more negotiations with Kosovo Albanians.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei