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Serbia attaches great importance to remembrance of Holocaust

Belgrade/Rome, 29 January 2018

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic said in Rome today that Serbia strongly condemns all forms of racism and xenophobia, including anti-Semitism, and that the fight against anti-Semitism requires a comprehensive response.

At the International Conference on the Responsibility of States, Institutions and Individuals in the Fight against Anti-Semitism and Crimes of Anti-Semitic Hatred in the OSCE Area held in Rome, Dacic emphasized that the fight against anti-Semitism and crimes of anti-Semitic hatred is of direct relevance to the security and stability of our societies.

Fighting all kinds of extremism and intolerance, both nationally and internationally, should start from recalling the past for at least two reasons - this is our legacy for future generations, but also lessons about our experiences and their consequences, he said.

For this reason, as he pointed out, we find it extremely important to further develop international cooperation in the field of education and remembering the Holocaust, so as not to allow the repetition of the past.

We must not forget the past. From the past, we must draw lessons for future generations in order to overcome prejudice and avoid mistakes. In particular, we should not lose sight of the fact that in the times of conflict and crisis the most basic human rights are suffering. At the same time, we must strive for greater stability, security and prosperity, both in our societies and in relations among countries, Dacic concluded.