"It is not up to the Church to support a political solution over another. What we have at heart is the good of the population, we pray for every decision to be taken for the sake of the people and for Serbians and Kosovaris to live together". Mgr. Dode Gjergji, apostolic administrator of Kosovo, takes no position about the ballot in Serbia on February 3rd, when at the polls the Serbians will have to choose the new president of the Republic. A much-awaited vote, partly because, according to some analysts, it should come just before the EU’s recognition of the independence of Kosovo, which Belgrade still considers one of its provinces. "We pray he states to SIR for the Serbian people to be able to find hope in a future even without Kosovo. Because, if we cannot live together, at least we can live like good neighbours". As to Kosovo’s possible independence, recognised by the EU, mgr. Gjergji says he "will not go into the heart of the matter nor will he support a solution over another. We are interested in these two peoples living in peace, whatever happens to Kosovo. The Church prays for the good of the country and for every decision to be taken for the common good. We cannot and we will not be against the will of the country. All we ask for is peace for this land". (dnr)
