Vucic with Tusk: I expressed concern over the unbearable conditions in which Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija live

The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, announced after a meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that one of the key topics had been the situation in Kosovo and that he had conveyed to the Polish Prime Minister his concerns about the almost unbearable conditions in which the Serbian people live. Vucic also emphasized that during the meeting, he had reiterated his consistent commitment to peacefully resolving all issues through dialogue.

"I asked Donald Tusk to listen to me regarding Kosovo and Metohija, I presented him with facts, and I asked him to freely check the sequence of events I provided, as I was not giving my political assessments but rather presenting what I believe to be the factual situation. I am grateful to the Prime Minister of Poland for listening to me and for being willing to hear our side," Vucic said at a joint press conference with the Polish Prime Minister.

He added that last night and this morning, he had the honor to engage in a serious and responsible conversation with the Polish Prime Minister, one of the most important leaders.

"Today, Poland is an exceptional partner for Serbia, our bilateral relations are improving, and our economic exchange is growing. Our businesspeople will have meetings. We also discussed all political topics, including what lies ahead for Serbia on the European path. Both Tusk and Mitsotakis conveyed very significant messages regarding Serbia and its EU membership. We talked for a long time, and those discussions are of great importance," he said.

He mentioned that they had also touched on global issues, such as the war in the Middle East and Ukraine.

"Since it is its fault I'm not in Kazan, I won't hide it, Prime Minister Tusk would like full alignment on the issue of sanctions against the Russian Federation. I wanted to say on a personal note that I am grateful that you are here, this is a great honor for me, and I hope this won’t be the last time you visit Serbia during your mandate. Please come as often as you can. I look forward to your future visits, and thank you for your support of Serbia's European path," Vucic said.

As he stated on the Instagram account "buducnostsrbijeav," during the meeting with Tusk, the commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and deepening cooperation on key issues of mutual importance and interest was confirmed.

"We discussed Serbia's European path and the Euro-integration of Western Balkan countries, as well as the need for clearer signals from Brussels regarding the expansion of the Union. I emphasized the importance our country places on cooperation with Poland, not only because of its support for our European path but also in terms of strengthening economic relations and the potential for investment in strategic projects," the President of Serbia said.

He also mentioned that they had discussed the current situation in the region and the world, as well as common challenges, such as security and economic issues.

"In that context, I stressed the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to find lasting solutions to the growing difficulties we are all facing," he emphasized.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk highlighted that Poland supports Serbia's European path, as well as initiatives such as the Open Balkan and the Berlin Process.

"Without Serbia, the European Union is not complete. We are aware of the ambitious plans Serbia has. For Poland, bilateral relations with Serbia are important. My friend Vucic told me that he would like to see this region in the EU soon," Tusk said in Serbian, noting that Poland will soon take over the EU presidency.

Tusk added that they had discussed migration-related issues with Mitsotakis the night before.

"I would really like to commend Serbia for providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine. I appreciate our mutual understanding and support on this issue. We have respect and understanding for each other. Our conversation will contribute to a more unified policy. Both Serbia and the EU have the same interests. The expansion of the EU must include Serbia, although it is a difficult and painstaking process. There are no disagreements or problems that we cannot resolve," he said.