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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

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Serbia will never recognise Kosovo-Metohija’s independence

Belgrade, 17 February 2008

Serbian President Boris Tadic stated today that Serbia will make the necessary moves and will do everything in its power to annul the arbitrary and illegal declaration of Kosovo's independence that Serbia will never recognise.

Author: Fonet

Serbia will never recognise Kosovo-Metohija's independence. Serbia has reacted and will react with all peaceful, diplomatic and legal means to annul this act by Kosovo’s interim institutions. Serbia requests international institutions in Kosovo to immediately declare this act null and void, as it is contra to the basic principles of international law, the President said.

Tadic pointed out that people’s lives and their safety are most important at this moment and urged KFOR and UNMIK to provide security for Serbs and other non-Albanians in Kosovo, to protect their homes and all our sacred places. The President stressed that responsibility for every life in Kosovo-Metohija lies with them.

He noted that Serbia will surmount this situation peacefully, with dignity and in a civilised manner.

Serbia will not resort to violence and this is the only approach that can allow us to continue our legitimate fight for preservation of the country’s integrity, and Serbia will be persistent in this diplomatic battle, defending its interests and international law no matter how much it takes and until the illegitimate act of independence is completely out of force, the President concluded.