Kosovo number plates to be recognised in Serbia

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Serbia has announced that drivers with Kosovo licence plates can enter Serbian territory from 1 January, seemingly ending a years-long dispute that at times has turned violent.

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00:00 Serbia has announced that drivers with Kosovo license plates can enter Serbian territory

00:07 from the 1st of January, seemingly ending a years-long dispute.

00:11 Until now, Serbia and Kosovo have said cars can only cross through their borders if they

00:15 place stickers over their national symbol.

00:20 Albin Kurti, Kosovo's prime minister, said that he has always advocated reciprocity between

00:25 the two countries, but that the Kosovo government will make its decision only when it is convinced

00:31 that the Republic of Serbia respects its decision, which today was a strong one.

00:38 However, the Serbian government has said the move does not mean it recognizes Kosovo's

00:43 statehood.

00:44 Kosovo has said it will not allow Serbian number plates through its borders, while Serbia

00:48 does not acknowledge its independence.

00:50 The EU has said the number plates are a positive step towards improving and normalizing Serbia-Kosovo

00:57 relations.

00:58 [WHOOSH]

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