The Serbian Assembly delegation in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly stated that Serbs in Kosovo are physically, legally, and politically endangered

The head of the Serbian National Assembly's delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Natasa Jovanovic, highlighted the extremely complex reality in Kosovo during the debate on the draft report of the Defense and Security Committee, "Western Balkans – Renewed Security Challenges at NATO's Doorstep." In a statement released by the Serbian Assembly, Jovanovic emphasized the widespread institutional discrimination against Serbs in Kosovo in various aspects—administrative, legislative, judicial, prosecutorial, property, health, etc.

She reminded the assembly of the complexity of addressing the situation in Kosovo, referring to it as a unilateral secession of part of an internationally recognized state's territory. "Everything that happens in and regarding Kosovo is a political, legal, and territorial issue that must be resolved through agreement. At the same time, the Pristina side refuses to implement all reached agreements and continues to take unilateral unlawful measures even after more than 11 years, failing to form the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities (ZSO) and to fulfill other obligations," stated Jovanovic.

She also recalled that the Serbs in Kosovo have been victims of three separate waves of violence and exodus that followed each wave. The first was in June and July 1999, the second during and after the March 2004 violence, and the third is currently ongoing alongside the second administration of Albin Kurti and his unilateral moves detrimental to the Serbian community.

It was highlighted that, according to UN Security Council Resolution 1244, only KFOR can act as a legal and legitimate armed force in Kosovo, and any attempt by another entity to perform these functions is contrary to international law.

MP Goran Rakic emphasized the extremely difficult situation that Serbs in Kosovo face daily and their deprivation of basic human rights. He reminded that Pristina has not fulfilled any of the agreements reached, including the obligation to form the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities. "If the ZSO is not formed, the credibility of the EU and NATO will also be questioned," he stated.

The Serbian delegation expressed gratitude to the KFOR mission members, who, under the mandate granted by UN Security Council Resolution 1244, ensure the security of Serbs in Kosovo as the only legal and legitimate armed force in the area.

Additionally, members of the Serbian National Assembly delegation held several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly's spring session in Sofia. Among other activities, they met with the head of the American delegation to the NATO PA, Michael Turner, and presented him with a letter from the president of the Serbian National Assembly. The letter urged NATO Parliamentary Assembly members not to grant associate status to the Kosovo Assembly, as doing so would "reward" Pristina's reckless behavior, which continues to obstruct dialogue and fail to meet its obligations from the Brussels Agreement.