"Croatia will follow the policy of the EU. The issue of membership, including that of Serbia, means that certain criteria must be met and we hope that no one will have a preferred treatment in the process of entering the bloc," Bebic told a news conference asked if Croatia, which is expected to enter the bloc in 2013, would allow Serbia to enter the EU without recognising Kosovo's independence.

Bebic reiterated Zagreb's strong support to the integration of all countries of the region with European structures, including Serbia and Kosovo, former Serbian province whose independence was recognised by 80 UN members, but not by the Serbian government.

Expressing support to Kosovo's territorial integrity and sovereignty, Bebic stressed it was important that dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina continue, saying that only through dialogue the two countries can overcome issues burdening the situation in Kosovo.

Bebic and Krasniqi said relations between Croatia and the youngest European state were very good, and advocated the strengthening of cooperation, notably in the economy.

Krasniqi thanked Croatia for its support to Kosovo so far, adding that Kosovo hoped Croatia would support its EU path as well.

Bebic, who arrived in Kosovo on Wednesday for a two-day visit, also held talks with Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci.