The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, has expressed that his country will be making significant changes to its foreign policy following the approval of Kosovo’s request for membership in the Council of Europe by the Committee of Ministers. Vucic has stated that Serbia will focus on maintaining strong bilateral relations in foreign policy, while also ensuring that actions taken are reciprocal and respectful.
The president expressed his concerns and wondered if it would be fair to expect Serbia to uphold the territorial integrity of other nations when they themselves are not being respected. He urged for a significant shift in political attitudes and responsible behaviour towards the nation.
Vucic extended his appreciation to Hungary, Spain, Cyprus, Romania, Azerbaijan, and Georgia for their decision not to vote in favour of Kosovo’s membership. He explained that these countries prioritized adherence to public international law and the UN Charter, which he considers to be of great importance. In contrast, Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic expressed the belief that Serbia may need to reevaluate its stance towards countries that chose to abstain from the vote. Dacic suggested that Montenegro, for example, should consider abstaining and demonstrating sensitivity towards Serbia’s concerns, as it had previously supported Kosovo’s application.
