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OSCE Chairman-in-Office welcomes Milosevic - Rugova talks
WARSAW 13 May 1998
WARSAW, 13 May 1998 - The Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE, Polish Foreign Minister Bronislaw Geremek, welcomed the announcement of a meeting between the President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Slobodan Milosevic and the Kosovo Albanian leader Ibrahim Rugova.
Mr. Geremek considers this meeting an important first step and an opportunity for the two sides to agree on a format for dialogue. He reiterates the OSCE position that a peaceful solution to the ever worsening conflict can only be found at the negotiating table. An international representative would greatly facilitate such talks.
The OSCE remains ready to assist in the process and maintains its expectation that the FRY will accept the mission of Mr. Felipe Gonzalez as OSCE and EU Representative.
Mr. Geremek considers this meeting an important first step and an opportunity for the two sides to agree on a format for dialogue. He reiterates the OSCE position that a peaceful solution to the ever worsening conflict can only be found at the negotiating table. An international representative would greatly facilitate such talks.
The OSCE remains ready to assist in the process and maintains its expectation that the FRY will accept the mission of Mr. Felipe Gonzalez as OSCE and EU Representative.