There will also be a foreign policy chief, controlling a big budget and thousands of diplomats and officials, and a permanent EU president appointed for up to five years.

Serzh Sargsyan: I don't think that the presidential elections can disturb the negotiation process.

Thus, the EU countries agreed not to decide Kosovo's status before the Serbian presidential elections due January 20.

NEO Magazine: Greek Americans have been a longtime ally, working hand-in-hand with Armenians for official recognition of their past.

Serzh Sargsyan: I think it would be good for us if Turkey's desire to become a member of the European Union were satisfied.

Zalmay Khalilzad: the negotiations have been exhausted

"The U.S.-Turkey cooperation against PKK has reached a new stage," Mr Fried thinks.

Bamir Topi: I believe the solution of the Kosovo issue will psychologically release Serbia and will move it towards Euro-Atlantic integration.