Ziadeh urges restraint, return to dialogue

BELGRADE - During regular consultations in Belgrade, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and UNMIK head Caroline Ziadeh urged restraint "in messages and actions", de-escalation of tensions and a return to political dialogue by Belgrade and Pristina.

"She also called for transparency in investigations and accountability regarding the September 24 events," UNMIK said in a statement.

"During her meetings, SRSG Ziadeh underlined the urgency to de-escalate tensions and emphasised the need for both sides to return to political dialogue in good faith."

"SRSG Ziadeh is meeting with Serbian political leaders and various representatives of the diplomatic community over two days, in advance of the upcoming UN Security Council meeting on Kosovo," the statement also said.