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Serbia committed to de-escalation of situation, preserving peace in Kosovo and Metohija

Belgrade, 4 October 2023

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic met today with Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh.

At the meeting, which was held in the context of the upcoming session of the UN Security Council on the work of UNMIK, the current situation in Kosovo and Metohija and the atmosphere of heightened tensions were discussed.

Dacic expressed his concern regarding the recent tragic events and the very sensitive security and political situation in the province, where he reiterated that, as before, Serbia stands for de-escalation, preservation of peace and respect for previously reached agreements.

The First Deputy Prime Minister pointed out that there is still no progress in the implementation of the obligations assumed by the other side, which leads to the strengthening of tensions on the ground.

He emphasised that the upcoming session of the UN Security Council is of great importance for Serbia, bearing in mind the continuous unilateral moves of Pristina, which have the effect of increasing instability in the province and further endangering the basic human rights of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija.

Ziadeh pointed out the importance of holding consultations before the UN Security Council session, adding that the United Nations fully supports the dialogue conducted under the auspices of the European Union.