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Serbia’s Mission to UN proposes resolution to General Assembly

Belgrade/New York, 28 July 2010

The Serbian Mission to the UN submitted a resolution proposal to the UN General Assembly today in New York as a response to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague.

The resolution calls on all sides to find a mutually acceptable solution to all disputed issues through peaceful dialogue, with the aim of achieving peace, security and cooperation in the region.

A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivers the integral text of the resolution:

"The General Assembly,

Guided by the principles contained in the UN Charter,

Bearing in mind its functions and authorities stemming from the UN Charter,

Referring to its Resolution 63/3 of 8 October 2008,

Aware that an agreement has not been reached between the sides on the consequences of the unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo from Serbia,

Taking into account the fact that one-sided secession cannot be an accepted way for resolving territorial issues,

1. Acknowledges the Advisory opinion of the ICJ passed on 22 July 2010 on whether the unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo is in line with international law,

2. Calls on the sides to find a mutually acceptable solution for all disputed issues through peaceful dialogue, with the aim of achieving peace, security and cooperation in the region.

3. Decides to include in the interim agenda of the 66th session an item namely: "Further activities following the passing of the advisory opinion of the ICJ on whether the unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo is in line with international law.”

The Resolution was submitted after consultation with many international member states, including all permanent members of the Security Council.

For this occasion, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vuk Jeremic has travelled today to New York to talk with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon about the situation in Kosovo-Metohija after the ICJ passed its advisory opinion.

During his trip to New York, Jeremic will also address the Forum of the Non-Aligned Movement and will have a large number of meetings with ambassadors of the UN member states.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs will also have a series of consultations concerning preparation for the session of the UN Security Council on Kosovo-Metohija which is scheduled for next week, it is added in the statement.