Đurić confers with UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas Miroslav Jenča
Minister Đurić emphasized the excellent cooperation between the Government of Serbia and the United Nations team in the country, highlighting the essential role of the UN in preserving the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia.
He reiterated that Serbia remains strongly committed to multilateralism and to the goals and principles enshrined in the UN Charter, which it views as the cornerstone of international relations and a key prerequisite for achieving the Charter’s primary objective—maintaining international peace and security.
Minister Đurić underscored the vital importance of the continued presence of UNMIK for ensuring peace, stability, and security for the Serbian and other non-Albanian communities in the southern province.
He also drew attention to a series of unilateral acts undertaken by the authorities in Priština that constitute grave violations of basic human rights and involve both physical and institutional violence against Serbs, including increasingly frequent arrests without valid grounds or transparent procedures—actions aimed at intimidation and the complete displacement of the Serbian community from Kosovo and Metohija. In this context, he also referred to the commencement of construction of two new bridges over the Ibar River, viewing it as a direct threat to the majority-Serb population in the north of the province.
Regarding the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Minister Đurić affirmed Serbia’s dedicated support for the Dayton Peace Agreement, which forms the constitutional foundation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and remains a crucial guarantee of peace and stability.
Speaking more broadly about regional developments, he noted that certain statements and actions by officials from neighboring countries run counter to European values, underscoring the need for greater political responsibility in regional discourse.
Minister Đurić reiterated Serbia’s firm commitment to strengthening stability and fostering cooperation in the region—primarily through economic and infrastructure development—alongside full dedication to the process of reconciliation.
In conclusion, Minister Đurić affirmed that Serbia will continue to work with the United Nations across all relevant forums and missions that contribute to the preservation of peace, rights, and stability in the region, while maintaining its active contribution to collective security through participation in peacekeeping operations around the world.
