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– It is precisely the policy of Serbia, insisting on preserving peace and stability, cooperation and economic progress, the basis for tackling the solution of a long-standing problem, in the best interest of both Serbs and Albanians, Vucic said, referring to the problem of preserving the territorial integrity of Serbia. that despite all the obstacles, as he said, the question of the Serbian autonomous province of Kosovo and Metohija must be resolved.
He pointed out that Serbia, on that path, was and will face numerous pressures, because it is at the crossroads of different political interests, but expressed confidence that a solution will be possible after a long and difficult dialogue.
– But make sure that Serbia will never accept humiliation. Accepting anything that is not a compromise is not a solution for us. Both parties should be equally satisfied and dissatisfied with the compromise, said the Serbian president.
He stated that the recent new round of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, under the auspices of the EU, after almost two years of stalemate, is only the first step on that road, while a further big step towards finding a mutually acceptable solution. It is the signing of an agreement on the normalization of economic relations in Washington. September 4, which will help improve the lives of citizens throughout the region.
In this context, he emphasized the constructive and important role of the administration of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, in the achievement of this agreement and as a sign of its commitment to find a final and sustainable solution to an important issue.
– The dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, continued in Brussels, with the mediation of the EU, is the appropriate way to find a sustainable solution between the two parties, but the starting point cannot be the humiliation and acceptance of the so-called independence of Kosovo. Despite everything, we believe that the agreement between the Serbs and Albanians is the key to regional stability. “Serbia remains committed to finding a compromise solution to the Kosovo problem and building a common future and a policy of peace and cooperation,” Vucic said.
SERBIA SOLVES PROBLEMS THROUGH DIALOGUE
He noted that Serbia is aware of the seriousness and complexity of relations with certain neighbors, but also committed to solving problems exclusively through dialogue, and emphasized the commitment to the development of economic cooperation, as an approach that increases the mutual trust and facilitates the resolution of open issues.
He recalled that last year, with the Prime Ministers of North Macedonia and Albania, he established, guided by the need to improve economic cooperation and improve investment conditions in the Balkans, an initiative that allows the free movement of people, capital, goods and services, and thus closer cooperation between the three countries. .
He said the initiative was open to others in the region and invited them to join it.
Vučić noted EU membership as a priority of Serbia’s foreign policy and stated that the European perspective of the Western Balkans was and continues to be an important stimulus for reform processes, noting that without full integration of the Western Balkans, the common European political and economic space will not be complete.
– Our European path, however, does not exclude a commitment to the development and deepening of relations with countries around the world, both Western, including the United States, and others, and we are proud of the extraordinary relations with Russia and China. – said Vučić.
He stressed that the focus of Serbia’s foreign policy is also cooperation with friendly countries in Africa, the Pacific and Latin America.
Recalling that the 75th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter and the founding of the UN is an important jubilee for humanity, Vucic stressed that Serbia strongly supports multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter and highlighted the principles of non-interference in internal affairs, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. respect for differences should not be questioned.
As a representative of a country that has suffered especially and made great sacrifices in the fight against Nazism and fascism, as he said, Vučić said on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II that the common duty is to preserve the memory of the scariest conflict in modern history. tries to relativize the horrible crimes of World War II.
He pointed out that Serbia is not among the big countries, neither in terms of territory, nor in population, and stressed the importance of the UN and the General Assembly, which provide space for small ones to express their points of view and defend them with arguments, and that the theme of this year’s debate recalls the importance of multilateralism. UNITED NATIONS.
– Only through joint actions, mutual harmonization can we face global threats such as the current pandemic – said Vučić, adding that the pandemic also shows the need for deeper and more intense cooperation from the international community, in which the UN and the WHO have an important role. in a challenge that also has a socio-economic, political and security dimension.
He said that the new reality in the world is proof that a country cannot face modern challenges alone, noting that Serbia, in the fight against the pandemic, when needed, received the support of friendly countries, whom he thanked for the aid, especially mentioning “European partners, Chinese and Russian friends”, adding that Serbia also showed solidarity and provided assistance to other countries.
SOLIDARITY AT HIGH LEVEL
He also stated that great solidarity was expressed in the region in that difficult period, which, he noted, is largely the result of the constructive and proactive approach that Serbia has built in previous years with its neighbors.
He announced that Serbia will continue to support the World Health Organization as well as the coalition in search of the vaccine.
Vučić also conveyed to the participants that the pandemic shook the world’s largest economies, but that Serbia managed to maintain a stable budget, as well as the fiscal and monetary system, which is fully ready to take measures to support the economy.
He noted that Serbia was the fastest growing country in the first six months and that he expected it to continue.
ECONOMY AFTER THE EPIDEMIC
– We have made great efforts to help the economy survive, through discipline and good management of public finances. Serbia has excellent economic performance in the first quarters of this year and we expect to remain one of the most stable economies in Europe by the end of the year. We are not a rich country and I can say that we are not poor either. We hope that by the end of the year we will have the highest growth in all of Europe – said Vučić.
He also emphasized Serbia’s commitment to peace and security, not only in the national and regional dimension, but also its active global commitment and participation in the collective security system.
Vučić claimed that Serbia has continued the tradition of Yugoslav participation in UN peacekeeping missions, which began in 1956, and is today the leader in the Western Balkans as the largest contributor of military and police forces on the list. from countries participating in UN missions.
The president also said that by fighting for peace and stability, Serbia has committed itself to military neutrality and that it is convinced that this is one of the strongest messages of peace sent from the Balkans to the world.
He reiterated to the participants in the debate that Serbia is not in the group of large countries, in terms of territory and number of inhabitants, but conveyed that, in terms of its contribution to culture and science, it is one of the most developed.
Recalling that UNESCO ranked our scientist Nikola Tesla among the most important people of the 20th and 21st centuries, Vučić claimed that this was proof of our contribution to world civilization.
– The time period of the fresco of the White Angel in the monastery of Milesevo and Nikola Tesla covers the period from the Renaissance to the present – said Vučić.
With the message that the UN remains irreplaceable, as when it was founded, Vučić noted that Serbia will remain a serious and trustworthy partner to achieve its goals and strengthen cooperation in the UN to build a better future for all.
Referring to the words of the American artist Isidora Duncan, after the First World War, that the violence of the great and powerful can be turned against them, and that the best example of not having to attack the small is the small Serbian nation, that ended an empire. lasting almost a thousand years, Vučić said:
– Serbia despises all kinds of violence, wants peace and prosperity for itself and for all humanity. Serbia wants peace for its region.
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