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Belgrade – Agreement for the economic normalization of relations with the so-called Kosovo, which was signed in Washington, provides for several infrastructure projects.
Source: B92, Tanjug, novosti.rs
Photo: Illustration, Depositphotos, rasica
As Finance Minister Siniša Mali said, the agreement that was signed is very important and will contribute to even faster integration and economic development of the entire region.
One of the projects that would better connect the region is the Nis-Pristina highway.
At the beginning of this year, letters of intent were signed, expressing willingness to renew long-interrupted traffic connections.
As previously announced, a public invitation will be announced in the fall, that is, a tender for the Nis-Plocnik or Nis-Merdare-Pristina highway.
Construction of the future Nis-Merdare highway, 77 kilometers long, will begin with the section from Nis to Plocnik.
Our country has entered into an agreement with the European Union on a grant of 40 million euros, as well as an agreement with the European Investment Bank for 100 million euros. An agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for € 100 million has also been announced.
Train from Belgrade to Pristina?
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Belgrade and Pristina are not connected by rail, but that could change.
In February, a declaration of intent was signed in Munich to resume rail traffic between the two cities.
As said then, when that is done one day, there will be a new railway line between Pristina, Podujevo and Merdar and more towards Nis. When that railway is renewed, freight traffic, that is, goods from central Serbia, will be able to reach Kosovo and Metohija much faster, as well as passengers.
The railway connection between Belgrade and Pristina can be made in two directions: through Kraljevo and through Merdar.
The first route could be the Belgrade-Lapovo-Kragujevac-Kraljevo-Pristina railway, 366 kilometers long, and the second, the Belgrade-Lapovo-Nis-Doljevac-Kursumlija-Pristina railway, 388 kilometers long.
When it comes to the Belgrade-Lapovo-Kragujevac-Kraljevo-Pristina railway line, rail traffic is now directed to the Kosovska Mitrovica North station.
On the Belgrade – Lapovo – Nis – Doljevac – Kursumlija – Pristina line, the trains go to Merdar.
The railway from Merdar to the administrative line is impassable, because the tunnel at the border collapsed in 1999 in the bombing.
To Pristina and by plane?
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In January, a letter of intent was signed with Lufthansa, which should allow the renewal of the Belgrade-Pristina airline after more than 20 years.
Jurovings, which is part of Lufthansa, would fly between these two cities.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić explained at the time that it was not possible for Air Serbia to renew the line, because “it would have to sign all the documents with the so-called state of Kosovo and we” would admit that the lower air layer is gone. under our control. “
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