Nedeljkovic: I do not believe that, in 2025, Greece will move toward supporting Kosovo's independence in any way

The Serbian Ambassador to Athens, Nikola Nedeljkovic, stated for Kosovo Online that he does not believe Greece will, during 2025, move toward supporting Kosovo's independence in any way. As one of the five EU member states that do not recognize Kosovo, Greece, according to him, views the question of granting Kosovo candidate status for EU membership as highly problematic, given Athens' excellent relations with Belgrade.

Despite the fact that Athens and Pristina have elevated their office relations to an economic level and there are attempts to further raise them to a political level, this, according to Nedeljkovic, does not change Greece's stance.

"As I see it, Greece will maintain the same position in 2025, and I believe it will continue to remain very friendly toward Serbia," Nedeljkovic stated.

The relations between Greece and Serbia, he added, are based not only on centuries-old friendship between the two nations but also on high-level political relations between Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

"Furthermore, the Cyprus issue, which continues to burden the Greek people, as well as the stance of the church on the issue of Kosovo and Metohija, prevents the Greek political establishment, under constant public pressure, from taking any steps that would imply recognition of Kosovo and Metohija's independence or support for this issue within the European Union. History has shown that the two nations are friends, the political ties are at the highest level, and the churches have an excellent level of cooperation. Therefore, I do not believe Greece will, in 2025, support Kosovo and Metohija in any way," Nedeljkovic noted.

Regarding Pristina's aspirations for membership in the Council of Europe, he said that the struggle is ongoing and that it remains to be seen how things will unfold in that area.