On 19 April 2013, the two governments completed the Brussels Agreement[32] that was hailed as a major step towards normalising relations, and would allow both Serbia and Kosovo to advance in European integration.[2] The agreement is reported to commit both states not to "block, or encourage others to block, the other side's progress in the respective EU paths."[32] Amongst other measures the deal establishes a special police commander (Commander will be appointed by Pristina from a list submitted by Serbs) and appeal court (Under Pristina laws and procedures) for the Serb minority in Kosovo, but does not amount to a recognition of Kosovo's independence by Belgrade.[27] There were no Special provisions in the agreement given to Serb communities in North Kosovo as all municipalities have the same rights and status.[33] In news reports Ashton was quoted as saying, "What we are seeing is a step away from the past and, for both of them, a step closer to Europe", whilst Thaçi declared "This agreement will help us heal the wounds of the past if we have the wisdom and the knowledge to implement it in practice."[27]