Agreement on Economic Normalization (Washington Agreement)
Description
The Trump Administration convened Serbia and Kosovo together at the White House in September 2020, where Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti committed to economic normalization after decades of conflict and stalled negotiations. The agreements focused on practical cooperation, including job creation, economic growth, infrastructure, commercial ties, border crossings, investment, and mutual recognition of professional credentials. U.S. officials framed the effort as a first step toward broader regional stability, creating space for continued political negotiations while expanding economic opportunity in the Western Balkans. The agreements also coincided with Kosovo and Israel moving to establish diplomatic relations and Serbia committing to deepen its presence in Jerusalem
Quotes
“This is a truly historic day.” – President Donald J. Trump
“There are still a lot of differences between us,” but the agreement was “a huge step forward.” – Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić
“This is a great moment for Kosovo and for the region.” – Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti
News
- Economic Normalization Between Kosovo and Serbia
- Statement on the Economic Normalization Agreement Between Serbia and Kosovo (PDF)
- Statement by the President Regarding Economic Normalization between Serbia and Kosovo
- Remarks by President Trump, President Vučić of Serbia, and Prime Minister Hoti of Kosovo in a Trilateral Meeting
- Serbia and Kosovo normalize economic relations in U.S.-brokered deal
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