Kosovo should be a member of the Council of Europe, says the chairman of the Commission for Foreign Affairs from Finland, Kimmo Kiljunen. He regrets the obstacles on the part of Serbia, as he says that membership also means the protection of the rights of Serbs living in Kosovo. In the interview for KosovaPress, he talks about the visit to Kosovo, Albania and Serbia and the pressure for the establishment of the Association. According to him, the participation of citizens in the elections in the four northern municipalities has set a world record. Also, he emphasizes that the boycott of the Serbs is a shame and that the current situation is tense.

Kimmo Kiljunen, who is also the head of the Finnish delegation to the Council of Europe, speaks about the pro-Kosovo vote in the Parliamentary Assembly.

He emphasizes that Finland supports Kosovo's membership in other international organizations as well, as he emphasizes that the Council of Europe is an organization of common values. He says that he mentioned this in the meetings he held in Serbia, but that shows that he was criticized.

Kosovo's membership in the Council of Europe, Kiljunen adds, also means membership in the human rights system in Europe.

Asked if this process should be connected with the establishment of the Association of municipalities with a Serbian majority, he declares that Kosovo has agreed to such a thing.

He regretfully considers Serbia's obstacles in this membership process, for which he adds that Kosovo should be a member of the Council of Europe.

While talking about last week's election process in the north of the country, the chairman of the Commission for Foreign Affairs in Finland declares that a world record has been set for the low participation of citizens.

Good relations are a prerequisite for Kosovo and Serbia to join the European Union, he adds. According to him, Kosovo must make compromises.

Chairman of the Finnish delegation to the Council of Europe, Kimmo Kiljunen emphasizes his country's support for Kosovo's membership in other international organizations. However, as he adds, it remains for Kosovo to decide whether it wants to be part of the NATO alliance and the United Nations Organization. /Sh. Pajaziti

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