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100th anniversary of Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia observed
Belgrade,
23 July 2014
Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and Austrian Ambassador to Serbia Johannes Eigner planted today a red plum, as a tree of peace, in the courtyard of the palace of the Belgrade Archdiocese, the former Austro-Hungarian Legation in the Kingdom of Serbia, by which they marked the 100th anniversary of delivery of the Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia and Serbia’s response to this document.
Author:
Tanjug
Vucic stated on this occasion that Serbia has no right to renounce its past and history, but that it must look into the future and think about its descendants.
He pointed out that the planting of the tree of peace symbolises peace and a desire for cooperation and the best possible relations with those with whom our country used to fight with, and stated that he can now say with joy and pleasure that Serbia has the best possible relations with Austria and Germany.
The Prime Minister said that the red plum is a symbol of Serbian suffering and its customs, Serbian defiance and freedom-loving spirit which we will always cherish.
He underlined that Serbia will be able to beat its bad habits and become an organised and successful society, so that the descendants will be proud of their ancestors who created such a society for them.
Vucic said that the world has changed a lot after 100 years, so that the winners and those who were defeated in the First World War now together make up the EU, to the welfare and future of its citizens.
The Prime Minister underlined that Serbia will always cherish freedom and its freedom-loving spirit, it will not give up on it and will always be proud of it.
He recalled that the Austro-Hungarian ultimatum was unacceptable for Serbia, its pride, freedom and statehood.
The Prime Minister said that this day is very important for Serbian and European history, noting that life is much easier to the generation of today than to our ancestors.
I hope that those who observe this day in 100 years from now will be able to say that they live in a normal and well-organised European country, Vucic underlined.
He pointed out that the planting of the tree of peace symbolises peace and a desire for cooperation and the best possible relations with those with whom our country used to fight with, and stated that he can now say with joy and pleasure that Serbia has the best possible relations with Austria and Germany.
The Prime Minister said that the red plum is a symbol of Serbian suffering and its customs, Serbian defiance and freedom-loving spirit which we will always cherish.
He underlined that Serbia will be able to beat its bad habits and become an organised and successful society, so that the descendants will be proud of their ancestors who created such a society for them.
Vucic said that the world has changed a lot after 100 years, so that the winners and those who were defeated in the First World War now together make up the EU, to the welfare and future of its citizens.
The Prime Minister underlined that Serbia will always cherish freedom and its freedom-loving spirit, it will not give up on it and will always be proud of it.
He recalled that the Austro-Hungarian ultimatum was unacceptable for Serbia, its pride, freedom and statehood.
The Prime Minister said that this day is very important for Serbian and European history, noting that life is much easier to the generation of today than to our ancestors.
I hope that those who observe this day in 100 years from now will be able to say that they live in a normal and well-organised European country, Vucic underlined.
Author:
Tanjug
The original of the diplomatic note, the ultimatum of the Austro-Hungarian Monrachy, is exhibited in the building of the Belgrade Archdiocese. The note was delivered to the government of the Kingdom of Serbia on 23 July 1914 at 18.00.
The response of the government of the Kingdom of Serbia is also exhibited, written by Prime Minister Nikola Pasic and member of the government Stojan Protic, which Pasic delivered 10 minutes before the expiry of the 48-hour ultimatum, on 25 July 1914, to member of the Austro-Hungarian Legation Baron Giesl.
This is the first time that these two documents can be found together in the same place, although the original of the Serbian response is kept in Vienna.
The planting of the tree of peace was preceded by the meeting of Vucic and Belgrade Archbishop Stanislav Hocevar, also attended by ambassadors of the countries that participated in the First World War and Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Michael Davenport.
The event was also attended by Minister of Culture and Media Ivan Tasovac.
The response of the government of the Kingdom of Serbia is also exhibited, written by Prime Minister Nikola Pasic and member of the government Stojan Protic, which Pasic delivered 10 minutes before the expiry of the 48-hour ultimatum, on 25 July 1914, to member of the Austro-Hungarian Legation Baron Giesl.
This is the first time that these two documents can be found together in the same place, although the original of the Serbian response is kept in Vienna.
The planting of the tree of peace was preceded by the meeting of Vucic and Belgrade Archbishop Stanislav Hocevar, also attended by ambassadors of the countries that participated in the First World War and Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Michael Davenport.
The event was also attended by Minister of Culture and Media Ivan Tasovac.
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