Mandate
Article 3
In order to achieve the policy objectives set out in Article 2, the mandate shall be: (a) to facilitate on behalf of the High Representative the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue in close coordination with the Member States, to work on the comprehensive normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo through the conclusion of a legally binding agreement that addresses all outstanding issues between the parties in accordance with international law and contributes to regional stability, and to monitor and assist as necessary the work of the parties on the implementation of past agreements reached within the framework of the EU-Facilitated Dialogue, in particular the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation between Kosovo and Serbia and its Implementation Annex adopted in February and March 2023; (b) to engage actively on enhancing the Union’s effectiveness and visibility through public diplomacy; (c) to work in a coordinated and coherent manner with all Union’s efforts and overall Union policies regarding the Western Balkans region, and in particular with the Head of Office/EUSR in Kosovo and the Head of Delegation in Serbia, and to maintain close contact with the Member States; (d) to support the work of the High Representative and the activities of the Union in the region.