The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution calling for dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo after weeks of intense negotiations. The resolution opens the way for direct talks between the two sides the first since Kosovo became independent. The amended resolution acknowledges the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice which say Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence is legal. It also welcomes the European Union's offer to facilitate dialogue between Serbia and its former province. It was European pressure which convince Serbia to drop its demand that the UN reopen the debate about Pristina cessation.