Due to the tense situation in the north KosovoForeign Minister Nikos Dendias contacted the head of the Hellenic Liaison Office in Pristina this morning, as well as officials from the Greek KFOR Detachment, to keep abreast of the situation in the region after and the latest developments. , according to diplomatic sources.

According to the same sources, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the context of the initiatives he is taking to de-escalate tensions, through his frequent visits to the Western Balkans, is in constant contact with the EU Special Representative. for the Western Balkans, Miroslav Lajcak, as was done last week before the visit of Nikos Dendias to Pristina.

For this, according to the same sources, he appointed Ambassador Sophia Grammata as a special envoy to the Western Balkans.

The same sources emphasize that Greece attaches the utmost importance to the strengthening of peace, security and stability in the wider region of the Western Balkans and supports the continuation of the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, advocating a mutually agreed solution of outstanding issues, final and legally binding.