(ANSA) - BRUSSELS - "Becoming a member of the European Union is not a medical prescription, it is a choice", and it is up to Serbia and Kosovo "to decide" whether to engage for "real" and "in an honest manner" in the dialogue, "or to continue this game" against each other, which can become "very dangerous", EU High Representative Federica Mogherini said at the end of the EU-Serbia Stabilization and Association Council, referring to the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina facilitated by the EU, currently faces many difficulties. "Both sides say to choose the European perspective", but it is up to them "to reach a legally binding agreement" and "solve bilateral difficulties once and for all", Mogherini pointed out.

The EU is facilitating the dialogue and "can say what can help and what cannot help" the two countries, but both "will have to do more", EU High Representative added. According to Mogherini, "the alternative to a serious and meaningful dialogue is very dangerous. This is why I still believe in a good result" in diplomatic negotiations "because I do not want to think about the alternative".(ANSA).