Rugova: "Reaching an agreement is in process...."

Prishtina, 18 September (ARTA) 2100CET-

In his regular meeting with journalists, Ibrahim Rugova appealed to the Serb forces not to start attacks against the eastern parts of Kosova, which are currently the only areas out the fighting domain. "This negative trend must be stopped as soon as possible"

Referring to the draft document presented just recently, Rugova said: "Reaching an agreement is in process", adding further that, "in principle, the agreement on the three-years-term has been reached, and this is quite important".

"The agreement is a means of the referendum and... lets use softer words", stated Rugova afterwards, when asked whether the Agreement is a "betrayal to the referendum".

"It is an interim settlement. In order to normalize life and stop the violence. The harmonization of a text and reaching an agreement in general, is in process", he added.

When asked about the draft document which was published by "Koha Ditore" a couple of days ago, he said: "That what is published in the press, is just another, normal, suggestion, they can be various proposals, as you know many proposals has been made on Kosova so far", claimed Rugova, adding that "he is not acquainted with the stand of Belgrade in this regard". "However, Ambassador Hill is working with the Serb group", he stated.

"We are working in reaching a transitory agreement for Kosova", said he at the end.