Serbia and Kosovo make normal economic links to Israel

US President, Donald Trump revealed on Friday that Serbia and Kosovo have agreed to make standard economic connections.

The two countries have agreed to normalise economic ties.

This is as part of U.S.-brokered talks that include Belgrade’s capital moving its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem, and mutual recognition between Israel and Kosovo.

After two days of meetings with Trump and his officials, Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Avdullah Hoti agreed to cooperate on a range of economic fronts to attract investment and create employment opportunities.

The announcement provided Trump with a diplomatic victory ahead of the forthcoming presidential election in November and furthers his administration’s push to improve Israel’s international standing.

“I’m pleased to announce a truly historic commitment,” Trump said in the Oval Office, standing alongside the two leaders. “Serbia and Kosovo have each committed to economic normalization.”

“After a violent and tragic history and years of failed negotiations, my administration proposed a new way of bridging the divide. By focusing on job creation and economic growth, the two countries were able to reach a major breakthrough,” the US president said.

Trump said Serbia has committed to open a business office in Jerusalem this September.

AP