13 April 2021

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic talked today with the newly appointed representative of UN Secretary General and Head of the UN Office in Belgrade Mari Yamashita about the political and security situation in Kosovo and Metohija, on the occasion of today's UN Security Council session dedicated to Kosovo, which is held through a video conference.

Brnabic assessed that the scope of work and engagement of the UN Office in Belgrade is of great importance for Serbia, since it is the main channel of communication with the UN Mission in Kosovo and Metohija and an important link in protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country.

Also, the Prime Minister expressed the expectation that UNMIK will remain engaged in an undiminished scope and with an unchanged mandate.

The Prime Minister especially expressed her concern and characterized the current accusations against the abbot of the monastery Visoki Decani, Sava Janjic, as unfounded.

She expressed confidence that the international community would react in order to protect the man who is a true link between cooperation and reconciliation between the two peoples, as well as the monastery of Visoki Decani, which is of great importance for Serbia in the cultural heritage system and is one of the most endangered cultural monuments in Europe.

Presenting the priorities of the UN Office in the coming period, Yamashita pointed out that cooperation with the government and relevant institutions in Serbia is extremely good and that it closely monitors the situation in the region and UNMIK's work as a guarantor of status neutrality in Kosovo and Metohija.

Speaking about the current epidemiological situation, Yamashita assessed that Serbia is on a good path, thanks to the extremely good implementation of immunization of citizens.

Brnabic expressed her gratitude to the UN Office in Belgrade for the cooperation, and wished the new boss welcome and success during her mandate.

Source: www.srbija.gov.rs
Photo: www.srbija.gov.rs