Conclusion
160. We conclude that success in Kosovo is crucial
to stability in south eastern Europe, and that the international
community must tread a delicate path between the claims of the
various parties in order to resolve the status issue. We further
conclude that it is unrealistic to expect the international community
to continue to shoulder the responsibility of governing Kosovo
indefinitely and we agree with Kai Eide that Kosovo is on the
path to independence. We recommend that the Government acknowledge
this reality and work with its international partners to bring
about an independent Kosovo with full safeguards and protection
of the rights of the Serb minority.


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