Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told UNMIK Head Zahir Tanin that Serbia would do its utmost to preserve peace and stability, but the situation would significantly deteriorate when Pristina tomorrow, contrary to the international law, makes a decision on establishing the army.
Reconstruction of a road near Visoki Decani Monastery and lack of progress in Oliver Ivanovic murder investigation are reasons for concern in Kosovo, UN SG Antonio Guterres said, Serbian national broadcaster RTS reported. UN SG Guterres at the same time welcomed continuation of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue under EU auspices.
UNMIK chief Zahir Tanin urged all competent authorities yesterday to step up efforts to combat impunity and bring perpetrators to justice "as a cornerstone for improving dialogue and building trust among communities."
Tanin said this on the occasion of frequent ethnically motivated incidents, Serbian media reports.
According to him, in a democratic society there is no place for intimidation and the rule of law must be valid for all.
UNMIK chief Zahir Tanin assessed last night that yesterday's developments in Kosovo were unacceptable and has urged the authorities in Belgrade and Pristina to avoid provocations and take the steps necessary to preserve the peace and security of citizens, reported Serbian media.
He said in a UNMIK statement that it was necessary that all interested avoid any rhetoric or measures that could escalate the situation further.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, was shocked by the murder of Oliver Ivanović – leader of the civic initiative Freedom, Democracy, Justice – near his office in North Mitrovica this morning, and strongly condemns the act.
Serbian Government Office for Kosovo Director, Marko Djuric met with the Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin today and spoke about current political and security situation in Kosovo and the forthcoming UN Security Council session on Kosovo, Serbian media reported.
On this occasion, Djuric expressed the stance of Serbia that UN Security Council should continue discussions on Kosovo every three months.