Serbia welcomes UN resolution over Kosovo

The UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution calling for dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo.

The resolution opens the way for direct talks between the two sides - the first since Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008.

Although Belgrade says it will never recognise Kosovo's independence, the first direct talks between the two sides are now likely to follow.

Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic finished his speech at the UN by saying his country was "looking to the future".