(ANSA-AFP) - PRISTINA, 20 GEN - Serbia and Kosovo have taken
steps to restore a direct flight between their capitals in a
deal brokered by the US, officials said Monday, signalling a
rare act of goodwill and cooperation between the former war
foes. The air link between Belgrade and Pristina -- a connection
dropped after war broke out between them two decades ago --
would be provided by Eurowings, the low-cost subsidiary of the
German Lufthansa Group, the airline said. Eurowings COO Michael
Knitter told AFP a memorandum of understanding was signed in
Berlin after "intensive negotiations" conducted by the US
ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, who also serves as a
special envoy to Serbia and Kosovo. On Twitter Grenell hailed US
President Donald Trump for the "historic victory", saying the
Balkan neighbours had "signed an agreement to create the first
direct flight between Pristina & Belgrade in 21 years". The
launch date has not yet been decided, according to
Eurowings.(ANSA-AFP).
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