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Leaders from Serbia and Kosovo have pledged1 to work towards mending their strained2 relations.
It follows the highest level talks held between the sides since Kosovo declared independence from Belgrade in 2008.
Although a sign of progress, the meeting showed no sign of a breakthrough in relations.
Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic insists Kosovo give up its claim to independence:
"For the start it was good, we have opened the talks, how long it will last, it is not so important in the end, its better to talk longer and to somehow come to a solution but, if Pristina's position stays firm and unchanged that they are an independent state, which, let's say, is not recognized by UN, then we will hardly reach an agreement," he said.
Kosovon leader Atifete Jahjaga says she's disappointed that Serbia appears to stick to old and entrenched3 positions and urged Belgrade to move on.
"Unfortunately he remained in the options of the old radical4 nationalist options that have caused a lot of damages and a lot of consequences, not only to my country but into the entire region5. And I expect from the Serbian people to enjoy the positive changes and the spirit of the cooperation and the spirit of the good neighborhood relation."
EU officials say they are pleased both sides met, saying the talks affirm6 a dialogue process at the top level.
The main talks, chaired by European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, involve the prime7 ministers of Serbia and Kosovo, who will meet again later in February.
Serbia lost control over Kosovo in 1999 after NATO-mounted air war against the Serbian military.
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1 pledged | |
保证,许诺,发誓( pledge的过去式和过去分词 ); 典当; 保证给予(或做); 以誓言约束 | |
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2 strained | |
adj. 紧张的, 不自然的; 动词strain的过去式和过去分词 | |
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3 entrenched | |
adj.确立的,不容易改的(风俗习惯) | |
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4 radical | |
n.激进份子,原子团,根号;adj.根本的,激进的,彻底的 | |
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5 region | |
n.地区,地带,区域;范围,幅度 | |
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vt.断言,坚持声称,证实,确认 | |
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7 prime | |
adj.首要的,主要的;最好的,第一流的 | |
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