Vucic: I will read European leaders’ statement on the inviolability of borders to them every time

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic stated that he will read to European leaders their own statement—declaring that internationally recognized borders cannot be changed by force in relation to Ukraine—every time they offer him to recognize Kosovo or sign something with Pristina.

“It’s such a beautiful statement that I will read it to them every time they offer me to recognize Kosovo or sign something with Pristina. I will read it to them every time,” Vucic told TV Pink.

He pointed out that in the statement, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland, as well as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, say that borders cannot be changed by force.

“It can be done when they want. According to them, 27 countries changed our borders because they wanted to. That’s not exactly in line with international law and principles,” the Serbian president remarked.

He stressed that Serbia’s duty is to protect, strengthen, and build up the country, and to gradually but surely catch up economically with the most powerful European nations.

Regarding the situation in the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vucic said that the Republic of Srpska is in a difficult position.

He announced that in the coming days he will speak with Milorad Dodik.

“I cannot make plans on behalf of RS; I can only say that we stand with Srpska and that I do not agree with the foreign actors who see Dodik as the sole culprit. Dodik was right about the property issue, and I have pointed that out, but they kept pushing him until they cornered him. We will fight to preserve peace and stability,” Vucic said.

Asked about the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, he said it is a very important meeting and wished them success.

“I wish them luck. We are all rooting for peace in Ukraine. I have no sarcastic comments on this matter. And yet, I could recall how the U.S. used to forbid us from talking to the Russians, while the Russians made sarcastic remarks about our contacts with the U.S. I wish them a good meeting, good results, and to make us all happy by bringing peace. That would mean a great deal for our economy and for all economies,” Vucic said.