Serbia\u2019s President Aleksandar Vu\u010di\u0107 spoke out on Sunday, emphasizing what he sees as the Western world\u2019s main goal of securing Kosovo\u2019s independence from Serbia. He anticipates that the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue will continue, possibly by the end of this week in Brussels.<\/p>\n
Vu\u010di\u0107 made these statements during a public address on Pink television, following a meeting with five Western diplomats in Belgrade the previous day.<\/p>\n
He described the previous day\u2019s meeting as \u201cchallenging\u201d and refrained from divulging further details.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything related to Kosovo is exceptionally difficult for us,\u201d Vu\u010di\u0107 noted. \u201cMany believe this is solely due to the Banjska incident, but it\u2019s not. For us, it was tactically terrible and had specific repercussions. However, from a strategic standpoint, their sole aim is to make us recognize Kosovo\u201d.<\/p>\n
Serbia has consistently refuted Kosovo\u2019s allegations that it attempted to \u201cannex the northern part of Kosovo\u201d in light of the attack on Kosovo Police by an armed group of Serbs on September 24 in the village of Banjska in Zvecan. This incident resulted in the tragic death of police officer Afrim Bunjaku.<\/p>\n
Following his meeting with Vu\u010di\u0107, the European Union\u2019s Special Representative for Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, Miroslav Laj\u010d\u00e1k, reiterated the need for those who attacked Kosovo Police in Banjska to face justice and insisted on a comprehensive investigation of the incident. Laj\u010d\u00e1k also called for Serbia\u2019s cooperation in this matter.<\/p>\n
During Saturday’s diplomatic meetings in Pristina with Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti and in Belgrade with Serbian President Vu\u010di\u0107, Western envoys implored both parties to normalize their relations and adhere to the Agreement on normalization.<\/p>\n
Laj\u010d\u00e1k stressed in Pristina that the situation is becoming increasingly tense and that normalizing relations between Kosovo and Serbia is more urgent now than ever.<\/p>\n
Laj\u010d\u00e1k declared in Pristina that he, along with four other diplomats, visited Pristina and Belgrade with a plan.<\/p>\n
When asked if he expects pressure, Vu\u010di\u0107 stated that Western countries have their own policies and positions that \u201care entirely contrary to our position\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to understand that reality. The United States will not change its stance, and Germany will not change its stance,\u201d said Vu\u010di\u0107.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, after Saturday\u2019s diplomatic encounter, Prime Minister Kurti underscored Kosovo\u2019s top priorities and immediate concerns, which include state and citizen security, border and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing the terrorist and criminal attack on September 24, executed by paramilitary groups with Serbia\u2019s support and participation, ensuring non-repetition is of utmost importance,\u201d Kurti emphasized.<\/p>\n
Regarding the ongoing dialogue, he stressed the necessity for a substantial reevaluation and a fresh approach to the situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Serbia\u2019s President Aleksandar Vu\u010di\u0107 spoke out on Sunday, emphasizing what he sees as the Western world\u2019s main goal of securing Kosovo\u2019s independence from Serbia. He anticipates that the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue will continue, possibly by the end of this week in Brussels. Vu\u010di\u0107 made these statements during a public address on Pink television, following a meeting […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":60770,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[250],"tags":[766,4419,308,300,1929,243,151,383,428,2203,301,787],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n