The European Union’s Special Envoy for the Belgrade–Prishtina dialogue, Peter Sorensen, has made his third visit to Belgrade in recent months, fueling speculation that preparations are underway for a new high-level meeting between leaders from Serbia and Kosovo in Brussels.
While Sorensen has maintained a low public profile during his visits, analysts suggest his diplomatic engagements may be part of efforts to organize a potential meeting between Aleksandar Vučić and Albin Kurti, possibly later this month or in early May.
According to political analyst Dragiša Mijačić, Sorensen’s presence in Belgrade is closely tied to preparations for such a meeting. However, he cautioned that expectations should remain measured, emphasizing that any progress would depend heavily on the groundwork laid in advance.
“This could be the first meeting between Vučić and Kurti since Kaja Kallas assumed her role, which raises expectations,” Mijačić noted, adding that significant breakthroughs remain unlikely given the history of stalled negotiations.
Other experts remain more skeptical. Political analyst Ognjen Gogić argues that the frequency of Sorensen’s visits reflects an effort to maintain dialogue rather than signal imminent progress.
“In diplomatic practice, such repeated visits often indicate that communication channels are being preserved and positions tested, rather than that an agreement is close,” Gogić said.
Notably, Sorensen has consistently refrained from making detailed public statements following meetings in Serbia, a contrast to more vocal reactions from Serbian officials. Observers interpret this silence as a deliberate strategy to avoid raising expectations while negotiations continue behind closed doors.
The last direct meeting between Vučić and Kurti took place in Brussels in September 2023, focusing on the implementation of normalization agreements, but failed to yield concrete results. Since then, attempts to revive high-level dialogue have faced repeated setbacks.
During his recent engagements, Vučić reiterated Serbia’s commitment to dialogue while calling for the establishment of the Association of Serb-majority municipalities. Meanwhile, Kurti has outlined conditions for resuming talks, including the extradition of Milan Radoičić and the formal signing of the Ohrid Agreement.
As diplomatic efforts intensify, it remains uncertain whether Sorensen’s latest visit will lead to tangible progress or simply sustain an ongoing but fragile negotiation process.
