Vucic: Consultations with gov't, parliament due in coming days

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday he would hold discussions and consultations with government members, MPs and all significant social groups about a proposed plan for Kosovo-Metohija in the coming days.

Speaking to reporters in Belgrade after a meeting with five international envoys, Vucic noted that he had said that "we are ready to accept the concept and work on implementing the proposed agreement."

"But I made one thing very clear, showing all the concern and reservations over one significant issue, but I cannot speak about that because the proposal is not public."

Asked to comment on the envoys' assessments of Serbia's progress on rule of law, Vucic responded he was unaware of any statements they had made on the matter, but noted that he hoped they had welcomed the progress, and added that he expected support for Serbia's EU path.

"I hope we will hear their voices because, for years, we have been listening to statements that reforms of the judiciary, prosecutor's offices and all other things are necessary... We have done just that, and that is why I expect further support," he said.

He added that difficult days and "many tough decisions" were ahead of Serbia.