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Serbian government highly values Russia’s support in solving Kosovo-Metohija issue

Belgrade, 7 December 2006

Serbian Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government Zoran Loncar stated that the Serbian government highly values Russia’s official position that Russia will stop any attempt at imposing a solution for the future status of Kosovo-Metohija and veto any such move in the UN Security Council.

Zoran Loncar

Loncar told a press conference that the Serbian government and Russia hold to a principled policy which, above all, is based on respect of the UN Charter, principles of international law and inviolability of internationally recognised borders.

According to Loncar, the Serbian government has persistently, consistently and patiently conducted such a principled policy and is very satisfied with the fact that Russia has given clear and unequivocal support to a policy of compromise and safeguarding of sovereignty and territorial integrity of internationally recognised states.

The Minister said that the Serbian government will in the future intensify diplomatic cooperation with Russia in upholding the fundamental principles upon which the international order rests.

He stressed that it is very important that such a principled policy gains still wider support, and reiterated that the policy is clear and states that “we will not give up our territory”.

Loncar said that the government at its session today unanimously adopted the statement in which the Serbian government explicitly repeats its request to the Hague tribunal to protect the rights of Vojislav Seselj, and added that the Serbian government considers that all Hague indictees have the right to defend themselves in the manner they deem most suitable, therefore Vojislav Seselj should be allowed to choose his defence.

Loncar added that every man, including every Hague indictee, has the right to life, which should be granted to Vojislav Seselj, with regard to current circumstances.

Predrag Bubalo

Serbian Minister Predrag Bubalo said that relations with Russia in all areas will be intensified, and stressed that in that context the Serbian government brought a decision at its session today that a Serbian delegation should visit Russia next week.

According to Bubalo, delegations of the two countries will discuss the work of the joint committee and several important agreements and activities planned for the upcoming period.

Bubalo expressed satisfaction with the financial transaction between “Telekom Srbija” and “Telekom Srpske” and pointed to the fact that investing capital has two sides to it, and the biggest profit makers are also the biggest investors.

Such investments should be considered solely a reflection of economic growth and economic strength of a country, said Bubalo and added that it is natural that Serbia, which is seen as a regional leader with a good position, should also practically confirm that and economically have the upper hand in the region because without economic activity and financial transactions, leadership is just a word.

The Minister said that only in that way Serbia can become that what it should be – an attractive destination for foreign investors, because if it becomes a regional leader, it will only mean more foreign capital.

According to Bubalo, investments have not finished with the financial transaction by “Telekom Srbija”; rather it is only a matter of days before realisation of the project of building the bridge near Raca will begin, which will be financed by the Serbian government.

He added that professional service personnel and experts have been tasked with providing the necessary infrastructure for any growth that takes place in the economic cooperation between Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, especially Republika Srpska.

The Minister of Economy said that joint projects of electric power systems of the Republic of Serbia and Republika Srpska are planned.

Bubalo concluded that the invitation to Serbia to join the Partnership for Peace speaks volumes about Serbia's progress in relations with the international community and represents a confirmation of all reform and transitional processes that have been taking place in Serbia in recent years.