Djuric speaks with Guterres: Arrest of Igor Popovic is attempt to intimidate Serbs and undermine dialogue

Photo: Tanjug/Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Marko Djuric has spoken with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and on that occasion expressed Serbia's deep concern over the arrest of Igor Popovic, a member of our negotiating team, as well as the mistreatment and detention of other Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija.

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The head of Serbian diplomacy said that such actions represent a dangerous attempt to intimidate the Serb community and undermine the dialogue.

In a telephone conversation, Djuric stressed that Serbia expects a clear and principled engagement of international actors, especially the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), whose presence remains of key importance for the protection of the rights and security of our people on the ground, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Djuric also pointed out that Serbia will continue to be a reliable supporter of the work of the United Nations and part of the solution for preserving peace and stability, in line with the UN Charter, which remains a cornerstone of international law and a guarantor of equality between states.

Djuric told Guterres that respecting this framework is the only way to preserve stability in our region and in the world.

(Telegraf.rs/Tanjug)