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Serbia and Russia cooperate against illegal unilateral declaration of Kosovo independence
Belgrade,
22 February 2008
Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vuk Jeremic spoke today on the phone with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about the situation following the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo.
Jeremic and Lavrov agreed that this act is a severe violation of international law and that this precedent can considerably influence stability in the region as well as worldwide.
Lavrov asked about the security situation in Serbia after yesterday’s incidents during the mass protest in Belgrade and said he is sorry they happened as such events have a negative influence on the diplomatic efforts by Serbia and Russia in international organisations.
The ministers confirmed the readiness of Serbia and Russia to cooperate in all international forums so that the illegal act of unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo fails to receive international legitimacy and so that the so-called state of Kosovo is not granted membership in international organisations.
Jeremic underlined that Serbia greatly appreciates the strong and principled support by the Russian Federation in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia.
Lavrov confirmed he will visit Belgrade soon, according to a statement from the Ministry.
Lavrov asked about the security situation in Serbia after yesterday’s incidents during the mass protest in Belgrade and said he is sorry they happened as such events have a negative influence on the diplomatic efforts by Serbia and Russia in international organisations.
The ministers confirmed the readiness of Serbia and Russia to cooperate in all international forums so that the illegal act of unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo fails to receive international legitimacy and so that the so-called state of Kosovo is not granted membership in international organisations.
Jeremic underlined that Serbia greatly appreciates the strong and principled support by the Russian Federation in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia.
Lavrov confirmed he will visit Belgrade soon, according to a statement from the Ministry.
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