Stojanovic: The situation has worsened; Serbs in Kosovo are subjected to physical, institutional, and political violence

Delegation of Serbia, led by State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nikola Stojanovic, participated in the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta. Stojanovic warned about the worsening situation in Kosovo, where Serbs are subjected to physical, institutional, and political violence, and dismissed as unfounded the recent accusations from Pristina against Belgrade.

The OSCE Ministerial Council brought together high representatives of member states to discuss challenges and solutions in the areas of security, cooperation, and dialogue.

Stojanovic emphasized the importance of the OSCE as a platform based on consensus and dialogue, providing a unique approach to comprehensive security through political, economic, and human dimensions.

He specifically highlighted the principles of the Helsinki Final Act as the cornerstone of the international order, including respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, peaceful dispute resolution, and non-interference in the internal affairs of states, according to the statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia.

Stojanovic pointed out violations of these principles in the case of Kosovo, stressing that the unilaterally declared independence of the province represents a gross breach of international law.

In his address, he warned about the worsening situation in Kosovo, where Serbs face physical, institutional, and political violence.

He condemned the destructive unilateral measures taken by Pristina, which have created an unsustainable situation, and called on the international community to ensure the implementation of all previously reached agreements, including the formation of the Community of Serbian Municipalities.

Stojanovic also rejected recent unfounded accusations against Belgrade, describing them as an attempt to divert attention from the real issues and human rights violations in Kosovo.

Speaking about Serbia's foreign policy priorities, Stojanovic stated that Serbia's strategic goal is membership in the European Union.

He underlined Serbia's commitment to multilateralism and the principles of the United Nations Charter, which serve as the foundation for peace, stability, and cooperation in the region and beyond.

On the sidelines of the council, Stojanovic held a series of bilateral meetings with the Acting State Secretary of Mongolia, Munhtushig Lkhanaajav, the Director for the UN, International Organizations, and Human Rights of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Ramsa Ramoskaite, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Minna-Liina Lind, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Russ Jalichandra.

During the meetings, possibilities for enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation were discussed.