During its 58th plenary meeting this week, the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities adopted two country-specific opinions under the implementation of this convention in states parties. The fourth cycle Opinion on Kosovo* was adopted on 8 March and the fourth cycle Opinion on Ukraine was adopted on 10 March 2017. These Opinions are restricted for the time being.
* All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.