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Serbia committed to respecting freedom of media
Belgrade,
11 April 2018
Prime Minister Ana Brnabic spoke today with OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Desir about the importance of implementing the principles and standards of freedom of the media and expression, as well as the protection of journalists.
Brnabic pointed out that the Serbian government and she personally advocate open dialogue and promotion of media freedom as an important precondition for the development of a democratic society. She once again said she personally condemned all attacks and every form of violence against media representatives or limiting their work.
Desir pointed out that the OSCE's priority is the safety of journalists, as well as the clearing up of all cases of murdered journalists.
He said that transparency in media financing is of great importance, as well as the completion of the media strategy.
Desir offered the help of this institution in drafting a strategy for the development of the public information system in the Republic of Serbia.
Brnabic said that the authorities in Serbia are working to resolve all reported cases of media attacks and expressed Serbia's willingness to cooperate with a representative of the OSCE for media freedom in order to create a more favourable and safer climate for media representatives.
Desir pointed out that the OSCE's priority is the safety of journalists, as well as the clearing up of all cases of murdered journalists.
He said that transparency in media financing is of great importance, as well as the completion of the media strategy.
Desir offered the help of this institution in drafting a strategy for the development of the public information system in the Republic of Serbia.
Brnabic said that the authorities in Serbia are working to resolve all reported cases of media attacks and expressed Serbia's willingness to cooperate with a representative of the OSCE for media freedom in order to create a more favourable and safer climate for media representatives.
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