Djuric and OSCE High Commissioner on national minorities Kamp discuss the rights of Serbs in Kosovo

Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Djuric met today with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Christophe Kamp, and expressed particular concern over the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, where Serbs are facing the systematic violation of fundamental human rights as a result of unilateral actions by the authorities in Pristina, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia announced.

According to the MFA, Minister Djuric provided a detailed overview of recent developments in Kosovo and their consequences, which the Serbian population experiences on a daily basis.

He further emphasized that improving the position of Serbs requires a collective effort by all stakeholders, noting that this is the only way to achieve tangible results that will help prevent their departure from their centuries-old homes.

Djuric also underscored the importance of creating a positive environment that would enable Serbian representatives to be adequately and proportionately included in all institutions and at all levels of government.

He highlighted that Serbia attaches special importance to the work of OSCE missions on its territory and considers it essential that they report and react promptly to unilateral moves by Pristina.

The head of Serbian diplomacy described today’s meeting as an excellent opportunity to exchange views on key issues within the mandate of High Commissioner Kamp.

Reflecting on Serbia’s cooperation with the OSCE, Djuric emphasized that Serbia remains deeply committed to the protection and promotion of both the individual and collective rights of national minorities, pointing to ongoing efforts to strengthen the institutional and legal frameworks in this area and ensure their effective implementation.

The discussion between Minister Djuric and High Commissioner Kamp also covered the improvement of the status of national minorities in Serbia, with Djuric informing his interlocutor about concrete steps undertaken in this regard during the previous period.