Deputy Prime Minister Edita Tahiri was appointed Thursday the head of Pristina's delegation for the dialogue with Belgrade.

Tahiri will lead Pristina's team in the dialogue on practical issues which will engage two independent and sovereign states, the government of Kosovo released.

Tahiri was appointed head of negotiating team by Prime Minister Hasim Taci.

The dialogue will be held in the same manner as with all other neighboring countries, addressing practical issues and bringing benefit for all citizens in the region, said the statement issued by Kosovo's government.

Political Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Borko Stefanovic has been named the head of Belgrade's negotiating team with Pristina.