Vucic: I am concerned about European policy regarding Kosovo

At the Davos meeting today, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed his concerns about European policy regarding Kosovo.

He informed reporters that he had met with the EU's envoy for the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, Miroslav Lajcak, and mentioned his anticipation of the appointment of Danish diplomat Peter Sorensen to the role.

"I am concerned about the European policy on this matter, not Sorensen, who is a professional and upright individual, but the policy of concessions towards Kurti and their announcements that despite all active provocations, they will allow them into the Council of Europe and other organizations," Vucic explained.

He added that he plans to discuss this matter with American officials to determine future steps.

Vucic also shared that he had discussions with Ding Xuexiang, the First Vice Premier of China, focusing on significant issues, primarily on advancing the already excellent relations between China and Serbia.

He highlighted that China is Serbia's second-largest trading partner, with trade nearing seven billion dollars, and noted that trade exchanges have been increasing annually.

"We also discussed political matters. I expressed support for the resolution of the Taiwan issue by China, in accordance with the One-China policy principles. He unequivocally expressed support for the preservation of Serbia's territorial integrity and for Kosovo and Metohija as part of our country," Vucic emphasized.

Vucic added that discussions also touched on developments in Serbia, with the Chinese side expressing its support for Serbia and its opposition to foreign interference, which he noted was clearly evident.

He mentioned that he had conversations with numerous friends from the African continent as well.

Additionally, Vucic spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

"We affirmed the friendly relations between Serbia and Israel, and agreed to continue cooperation on economic issues and cutting-edge modern technologies, artificial intelligence, and military-technical cooperation, which are of great significance to us," President Vucic stated.

He added that he exchanged views on all important issues with numerous European leaders, and that the main topic in all conversations was Donald Trump's inauguration.

Vucic highlighted that it is too early to speak about the effects of Trump's inauguration since he has not yet fully analyzed global conditions. He observed that Trump was calm during his speech yesterday but presented a clear policy, clearer than in his previous term, with a clear message about where government money should be spent.

"I can confirm that there are significant and rapid changes happening in the world. Europe has understood and responded to Trump, as have the Chinese. Trump has said he is against the Paris Agreement, which is a very important issue and a major change in the world. The Chinese today reaffirmed their commitment to respecting the Paris Agreement, the complete policy of climate change and their joint actions related to it. Ursula von der Leyen indicated this as well. They want good relations with America, of course, but their direct response to Trump was, 'We do not agree with you on the Paris Agreement'," Vucic explained.

He added that von der Leyen announced that 30% of global trade is trade between America and the EU.

According to him, von der Leyen cleverly warned Trump that 3.5 million people in America work for European companies, most often in the automotive industry.

From von der Leyen, Vucic relayed, it was heard that the first visit by a representative of the European Commission will be to India, and after that, "it would be wise to repair relations with China."

"The world," he indicated, "has started to turn in another direction."

"Scholz has just spoken carefully and wisely. He has begun to lead a very wise policy. Both Scholz and von der Leyen have mentioned Indonesia, Malaysia, and additionally India for the first time. Slowly, everyone is turning to Asia, knowing that in the imbalance and balance games, much bad can happen," Vucic remarked.