Serbia and Macedonia have quickly and in a positive manner settled the dispute, said Hahn

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There was no need for inclusion of the European Union in the process of solving the diplomatic dispute between Skopje and Belgrade because the problem was quickly solved, said the European Commissioner, Johannes Hahn at today’s press conference in Drach.

-Certainly I would like to know better the reasons for this problem, but it is a good sign that there is already a confidential connections between the leaders of both countries and that they have quickly had a telephone talk – said Hahn.

The commissioner stressed that the problem was solved in a positive manner and that is an indicator that there is a positive development in the region. He also expressed hope that the trend of positive solutions for bilateral problems will continue in the future.

-The first talks between both leaders indicate that there is a self-confidence among the politicians for surpassing these issues and my expectations are that these issues are a thing of the past, said Hahn.

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