Comprehensive proposal for the Kosovo status settlement (S/2007/168/Add.1)
We finally have Ahtisaari's completed proposal. This document has just passed the ball to the Security Council. It is now their turn. I hope they won't dissapoint us.
Article 1 General Principles
1. 1 Kosovo shall be a multi-ethnic society, which shall govern itself democratically, and with full respect for the rule of law, through its legislative, executive, and judicial institutions.
1.2 The exercise of public authority in Kosovo shall be based upon the equality of all citizens and respect for the highest level of internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as the promotion and protection of the rights and contributions of all its Communities and their members.
1.3 Kosovo shall adopt a Constitution. The Constitution of Kosovo shall prescribe and guarantee the legal and institutional mechanisms necessary to ensure that: Kosovo is governed by the highest democratic standards, and to promote the peaceful and prosperous existence of all its inhabitants. The Constitution shall include, but not be limited to, the principles and provisions contained in Annex I of this Settlement.'
1.4 Kosovo shall have an open market economy with free competition.
1.5 Kosovo shall have the right to negotiate and conclude international agreements and the right to seek membership in international organizations.
1.6 The official languages of Kosovo shall be Albanian and Serbian. The Turkish, Bosnian and Roma languages shall have the status of official languages at the municipal level or will be in official use in accordance with the law.
1.7 Kosovo shall have its own, distinct, national symbols; including a flag, seal and anthem, reflecting its multi-ethnic character,
1.8 Kosovo shall have no territorial claims against, and shall seek no union with, any State or part of any State.
1.9 Kosovo shall cooperate fully with all entities involved in the implementation of, and undertake all obligations under, this Settlement. Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia are encouraged to cooperate in good faith on issues pertinent to the implementation and realization of the terms of this Settlement.
1.10 Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia are encouraged to establish a joint commission to facilitate such cooperation, as well as to pursue and develop good neighborly relations.
1.1 1 The international community shall supervise, monitor and have all necessary powers to ensure effective and efficient implementation of this Settlement, as set forth in Annexes IX, X and XI. Kosovo shall also issue an invitation to the international community to assist Kosovo in successfully fulfilling its obligations to this end.
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