LOCAL PRESS

Brnabic: Exceptional cooperation of Serbia with UN (Tanjug/Novosti)
Selakovic: UN SC Resolution 1244 guarantee of peace, stability (RTS/Tanjug/Politika)
Selakovic thanked Zimbabwe for principled and consistent support for Serbia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty (Tanjug)
Selakovic thanks Angola for firm stance on Kosovo and Metohija (Tanjug)
Selakovic: No open issues in Serbia-South Africa relations (Tanjug)
Brnabic thanks India for respect of Serbia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty (Tanjug)
Brnabic thanks Iraq on principled position concerning Kosovo and Metohija and respect for Serbia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty (Tanjug)
Vucic: Gratitude to Angola for support to Serbia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty (Tanjug)
Vucic thanks Algeria for principled position of non-recognition of unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo (Tanjug)
Relations of Serbia, Kuwait progress towards strategic cooperation (Tanjug/RTV)
Vucic, Al Saud discuss strengthening of dialogue, economic ties (Tanjug)
Vucic, Bangladeshi Foreign Minister discuss bilateral cooperation (Tanjug)
Mbella Mbella: NAM a concrete force advocating peace (Tanjug)
Agreement on military technical cooperation signed with Azerbaijan (RTS/Tanjug)
Guterres: NAM plays important role in today’s world (Beta/Politika)
Dacic: Majority of NAM countries recognize Serbia’s integrity (RTV/Tanjug/FoNet)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Dodik accuses US, some of EU countries of destabilization of B&H at NAM summit (BHT1)
Dodik holds several meetings on sidelines of NAM summit in Belgrade: There is room for engagement of companies from B&H in infrastructure (RTRS/ATV)
Dacic: Dayton agreement is the red line for Serbia (Glas Srpske)
Selakovic: I expect Zvizdic to at least support Serbia’s territorial integrity (Nezavisne)
Izetbegovic says there will be no talks without international friends; Dodik reminds that it is precisely because of work of foreigners that B&H is in situation it is in (FTV/RTRS)
If Dodik will be held accountable for blockade of B&H, who will be held accountable for blockade of FB&H? (Dnevni list)
HNS Presidency discusses political situation in B&H and Election Law issue (FTV)
Djonlagic: HDZ B&H has finally admitted it is against implementation of ECHR’s judgments (Dnevni list)
Croatia

Activists, intellectuals call for urgent return of US leadership in Balkans (N1)
Civic model in B&H is completely different from Western European model (Vecernji list)
Montenegro

Djeka: PM frivolously texts us to come to meeting (RTCG)
No date for publication of the EC report on Montenegro yet (RTCG)
Republic of North Macedonia

New poll shows VMRO-DPMNE with large lead over SDSM (Republika)
Albania

Balla receives the German Ambassador: A new phase of cooperation with the opposition (Radio Tirana)
New Media Agency, OSCE: Implementation remains a challenge, we will monitor it (Radio Tirana)

LOCAL PRESS

Welcome home, Vucic tells officials of NAM member states (Tanjug/Beta/B92/RTS/RTV)
Aliyev: Disrespect of territorial integrity impermissible (Tanjug/RTV)
Akufo- Addo: Threat of nuclear weapons persists (Tanjug/RTV)
Shahid: NAM as needed now as it was 60 years ago (Tanjug)
Putin’s message to participants of the NAM Summit (RIA Novosti/Tanjug)
Vucic thanks Russia for support, says meeting with Lavrov their most open to date; Lavrov: Solution for Kosovo must be in line with UN SC resolution
(Tanjug/RTS/Politika/Novosti)
Selakovic: Serbia expects visible reaction from UN to Pristina’s moves (RTS/RTV/Tanjug)
Selakovic: NAM Summit in Belgrade proves Serbia’s reputation (RTS)
Selakovic: NAM has returned to its birthplace (Politika)
Selakovic hosts dinner for ministers who will attend NAM summit (Tanjug)
Vucic to Kosovo Serbs: Go to the polls in as many numbers as possible (Tanjug)
Call to IDPs to vote at elections in Kosovo and Metohija (RTS/Tanjug)
Vulin: Serb world barrier to Greater Albania (Tanjug)
Russia considers Rama’s statement unacceptable (TASS/Tanjug/B92)
Matic: Pristina’s request is gross violation of CEFTA agreement (RTS/Kosovo online)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Dodik announces RS forms teams to work on changes to law on preparation for independent RS within Dayton Agreement (ATV)
Cvijanovic states international factor’s double standards have caused problems in B&H and individual countries in region (Srna/RTRS)
Dodik’s announcement sparks reactions (Nova BH)
SNSD’s officials react to Campara’s request to B&H CC to establish Dodik is temporary incapable to perform duty of member of B&H Presidency (Nova BH)
Dodik’s advisor Tegeltija criticizes opposition for cowardice (ATV)
SNSD officials welcome Dodik’s announcement about withdrawing approval for formation of state institution (RTRS)
Komsic: Some international circles easily dismiss what Dodik is doing (O Kanal)
Izetbegovic: B&H Constitution must be respected (BHT1/Radio BIR)
Dodik says he is ready to talk with any domestic politician in B&H but without presence of foreigners, denies claims of Izetbegovic he refused to meet him (BHT1)
Konakovic: Dodik is testing field to see reactions to his actions (ATV)
Turkovic meets Nelson, Mennutti; Nelson expresses support to territorial integrity and sovereignty of B&H as well as reforms (Oslobodjenje)
US Embassy announces new sanctions against corrupted individuals, Nelson meets EU ambassadors to discuss new sanctions policy (N1)
Field: UK will support US in fight against corruption in B&H (N1)
Sarovic says sanctions against Dodik will affect RS as well (BN TV)
Dodik: I informed Lavrov about our intention to maintain our positions, and that we are ready to reject all imposed solutions (RTRS)
Dodik attends NAM Summit in Belgrade; Kazaz: This causes even bigger damage to B&H reputation (BHT1)
Srebrenica-Potocari Memorial Center’s analysis shows genocide denial cases significantly decreased since entry of former HR Inzko’s imposed amendments to B&H Criminal Code in force (AJB)
Croatia

Minister admits police violence, does not fear about Schengen accession (Hina)
Police director: 3 riot officers suspended over violent push-backs of migrants (Hina)
Milanovic: Police can’t act like that; it’s good measures are being taken (Hina)
Montenegro

Cabinet reshuffle better than new election, Jokovic says (Pobjeda)
Martinovic: Democrats find Krivokapic’s proposal acceptable (RTCG)
URA to Krivokapic: Government can only be expert, Prosecutorial Council an absolute priority (CdM)
Djukanovic: We’re determined not the allow repetition of tragedy from the end of 20th century, Montenegrin patriotism awakened (Delo/CdM)
Djukanovic convinced that current phase of enlargement fatigue will end and that Europe will understand that new members should be accepted (CdM)
Republic of North Macedonia

Axios poll: Danela Arsovska holds convincing lead over Silegov, 28.2% would vote for VMRO-DPMNE candidates while 22.7% for SDSM (Republika)

LOCAL PRESS

Vucic, Tanin: UNMIK presence important for stability (Tanjug/RTV)
Vucic: We will continue dialogue with Pristina, Community to be first topic (Tanjug/RTS/RTV)
Dacic with Godfrey: Relations following an upward trend (RTS/Tanjug)
Path to Europe like Djekna from TV series (Novosti)
Selakovic: Non-Aligned Movement meeting next week in Belgrade (TV Pink/Beta)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Komsic takes part in EU-Western Balkans summit (BHT1)
Komsic: Objectively Western Balkans countries are not ready to become full members of the EU at this time (FTV)
RS is paying Dodik’s caprice (Oslobodjenje)
Montenegro

Epilogue of meeting with Krivokapic (CdM)
Abazovic, Peleshi: Policy of peace and cooperation needs to be promoted (gov.me)
Djukanovic on Pandora Papers: I did nothing illegal; this is another contrived affair for domestic political needs (RTCG)
Republic of North Macedonia

Pendarovski: It is good that the EU keeps our country’s issue in focus (MIA)
Zaev suffers another EU fiasco as Bulgaria actually hardens its positions after the meeting mediated by Merkel and Macron (Republika)
Zaev: The steps taken by Radev are an insult to the Macedonian citizens, he didn’t understand Merkel and Macron’s message (Republika)
Mickoski: It is disappointing that the EU is becoming a more distant goal with Zaev, spreading fake news for 5 years (TV Kanal 5)
Albania

Rama in Slovenia: I have lost confidence that Bulgaria will overcame the stalemate (Radio Tirana)
Meta: The messages from the EU summit are encouraging (Radio Tirana)
Justice Reform/ Minister Manja pledged support for his Kosovar homologue (Radio Tirana)

United Nations Office in Belgrade

Daily Media Highlights

Wednesday 6 October 2021

LOCAL PRESS

Vucic: No excessive expectations, but I expect positive message from EU (Tanjug/B92)
Drecun: Pritina will try to impose recognition on Belgrade through license plates (RTS)
Mali: Lies about 24 flats, no proof, I have one (N1)
I believe Serbs will return to institutions (Politika)
McAllister: EU-Western Balkans Summit is about reinforcing trust (N1)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Tegeltija demands removal of B&H Defense Minister Podzic (N1/ATV)
Dodik calls for Podzic’s removal from post of B&H Defense Minister (Nova BH/FTV)
Podzic: Joint military exercise of B&H AF and Serbian Army not cancelled, it has only been postponed due to COVID-19 situation (Nova BH)
EPP holds summit on eve of EU-Western Balkans summit; Dzaferovic: Message of the meeting is that Western Balkans has European perspective and that EU advocates expansion on the region (FTV)
Dzaferovic says that EPP summit confirmed that Western Balkans is part of EU (BHT1)
Borenovic discusses current political situation and challenges in region with Vucic (BNTV)
Candidate for US Ambassador to B&H Murphy addresses Senate; My priority will be sovereignty and territorial integrity of B&H (Avaz)
Croatia

Message to the Western Balkans is clear: No EU enlargement for time being (Jutarnji list)
Montenegro

Krivokapic to present reshuffle plan to leaders (Pobjeda)
Konjevic: EC report will be negative, Govt hasn’t made a single step forward (Gradski portal)
Republic of North Macedonia

Pendarovski– Sakellaropoulou: We have clear political will and intention to fully implement the Prespa Agreement (MIA)
Mickoski in Ljubljana: The EU path is far from us because of the criminogenic Zaev-led government (TV Alfa)
Macedonia is entering a new cycle of crisis because of the lack of EU perspective (Republika)
Albania

Xhacka: EU steps that we should follow are still unclear (Radio Tirana)
Linde: We support the EU integration of Albania (Radio Tirana)
Kim: Safe institutions are needed for the rule of law to work (Radio Tirana)

LOCAL PRESS

Serbia, Malta interested in strengthening overall relations (Tanjug/RTS)
21st Belgrade Economic Forum opens (Tanjug/RTV)
Selakovic: Serbia has a moving target on its EU path (RTS/Beta)
Dacic: We pay great significance to relations with B&H (Politika)
Support to Open Balkans (Novosti)
Kurz: Turkey and China may fill in vacuum in Balkans (Tanjug)
Joint approach to irregular migration problem necessary (Tanjug)
Belgrade dismisses two Kosovo Serb officials ahead of local vote (Beta/N1)
Minister Mali did own 24 luxury properties on Bulgaria’s coast (KRIK/N1)

REGIONAL PRESS

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Brnabic visits Mostar, Nevesinje, Prebilovci: Visit is very productive and means lot for Serbs; NS: Brnabic ignores state institutions of B&H with this visit; Brnabic denies NS accusations (N1/Nova BH/BNTV)
Dodik informs Von der Leyen, Michel and Jansa that B&H did not make decision on participating in EU-Western Balkans Summit (ATV)
Linde meets Komsic, Dzaferovic, Turkovic (Nova BH/N1)
Podzic: All levels of authority in B&H intuitions have obligation to work on NATO integration; Nelson says B&H needs to work more and needs reforms (Hayat)
Podzic postpones exercise of B&H AF and Serbian Army (N1)
Dodik: Podzic’s decision on canceling B&H AF-Serbian Army’s joint exercise is illegal, attacks Serbia, Serb people, I will file charges against him (RTRS)
Ljubic: B&H should use this opportunity to amend electoral legislation (O Kanal)
Becirovic: Ethnic principles cannot be completely ignored in process of electoral reform; Sehic: Ethnic prefixes need to be removed if B&H wants to implement ECHR’s rulings (O Kanal)
Montenegro

Krivokapic welcomes and supports MANS in revealing secret offshore companies and trusts of Djukanovic; Abazovic: Montenegrin police was ready to investigate the alleged illegal activities (VOA/CdM)
Montenegrin Prosecution to examine claims about Djukanovic from Pandora Papers (RTCG)
Krivokapic: We will continue to implement the necessary reforms in the field of defence (Gov. Press service)
Republic of North Macedonia

Osmani seeks German support for Bulgaria solution (Republika)
Albania

Mazi: Albania has met the conditions for the first intergovernmental conference with the EU (Radio Tirana)
Preparing Albanians for large cost of life increases, PM warns of winter ‘energy crisis’ (Tirana Times)
Reports that UK aims to use Albania as migrant holding center stirs anger in Tirana, FM says ‘fake news’ (Tirana Times)