Diplomacy in the Balkans
In a major diplomatic victory for both countries, Kosovo and Macedonia recently concluded the demarcation of their shared border. This process of diplomacy, cooperation, confidence-building and reconciliation was conducted by a Joint Technical Commission (JTC) comprised of the two state parties and the International Civilian Office (ICO).
In a major diplomatic victory for both countries, Kosovo and Macedonia concluded the demarcation of their shared border on October 17, 2009. The completion of the demarcation allowed for Macedonia's recognition of independent Kosovo and also makes Macedonia the first former republic of Yugoslavia to demarcate all its borders.
This process of diplomacy, cooperation, confidence-building and reconciliation was conducted by a Joint Technical Commission (JTC) comprised of the two state parties and the International Civilian Office (ICO). Members of the JTC and ICO will joined USIP for a discussion of this momentous event:
Speakers
- Todor Nanev
Head of Macedonian Delegation in the Joint Technical Commission - Murat Meha
Deputy Head of Kosovo Delegation in the Joint Technical Commission - Andrew Michels
Political/Security National Officer, International Civilian Office, EUSR - Daniel Serwer, Moderator
Vice President, Centers of Peacebuilding Innovation, and Chair, Balkans Working Group, U.S. Institute of Peace
