President expresses concern over developments over Kosovo

President Václav Klaus has expressed concern over developments surrounding Kosovo since the former Serbian province announced independence last Sunday. Responding to a letter from the head of the Czech Communist Party, Mr Klaus said on his website he understood the frustration and disillusionment of the Serb people; he also made clear tensions over Kosovo must not continue to escalate. The Czech Republic has not yet recognised Kosovo’s independence but is expected to do so, as indicated by Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. President Klaus has said the Czech decision should help calm, not complicate, the situation.