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Serbia fully committed to cooperation with ICTY
Belgrade,
16 July 2009
President of the National Council for Cooperation with the ICTY Rasim Ljajic met today with ICTY President Patrick Robinson. This is Robinson’s first official visit to Belgrade.
Patrick Robinson, left, and Rasim Ljajic
According to a statement issued by the National Council, Ljajic informed Robinson about Serbia’s efforts and commitment in cooperating with the tribunal.
Ljajic also told Robinson about current activities for apprehending the remaining two Hague indictees, Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic.
Robinson said that he is aware of the changes in Serbia’s overall political climate and of the commitment of the Serbian authorities to fully cooperate with the tribunal, adding that he thinks that this is extremely important for confronting the past, for reconciliation to take place in the region and for strengthening the rule of law.
Serbia’s initiative to create conditions for Hague indictees found guilty to serve their prison terms in their respective countries was also discussed at the meeting.
Robinson stressed that the ICTY has received several such demands from Slovenia and Croatia, adding that this is the right moment to consider the issue and it is possible that the Security Council will make a final decision regarding this matter within the foreseeable future.
The issue of providing medical aid to indictees in detention was also discussed. It was stated that Serbian doctors should be more involved in this process.
Ljajic also told Robinson about current activities for apprehending the remaining two Hague indictees, Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic.
Robinson said that he is aware of the changes in Serbia’s overall political climate and of the commitment of the Serbian authorities to fully cooperate with the tribunal, adding that he thinks that this is extremely important for confronting the past, for reconciliation to take place in the region and for strengthening the rule of law.
Serbia’s initiative to create conditions for Hague indictees found guilty to serve their prison terms in their respective countries was also discussed at the meeting.
Robinson stressed that the ICTY has received several such demands from Slovenia and Croatia, adding that this is the right moment to consider the issue and it is possible that the Security Council will make a final decision regarding this matter within the foreseeable future.
The issue of providing medical aid to indictees in detention was also discussed. It was stated that Serbian doctors should be more involved in this process.
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