Kosovan Prime Minister Hashim Thaci called the decision a "historic turnaround" for the state.

BBC: Kosovo declared 'fully independent'

The deal was reached after months of tense negotiations between Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic and Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci in Brussels.

BBC: Serbia and Kosovo reach EU-brokered landmark accord

Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic said he had not been able to reach agreement with his Kosovo counterpart, Hashim Thaci, on normalising ties.

BBC: Serbia-Kosovo talks fail to reach accord in Brussels