President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić warned about a campaign of lies against Serbia and Republika Srpska.
Vučić emphasized that global and regional audiences have repeatedly heard so-called well-informed sources claiming it was only a matter of time before Serbia attacked someone, or that the leaders of Republika Srpska would undermine the integrity of BiH.
“All this time it has been a lie designed to enable international representatives, who were not elected by the people, to confront the legitimate representatives of the Serb people, one of the three constituent peoples in BiH—to impose sanctions on them, most likely to remove them from positions to which they were elected, and to conduct criminal proceedings and convict them for verbal offenses,” Vučić pointed out.
He underlined that Serbia is a free, independent, and sovereign country that makes its own decisions.
“Despite constant and open violations of Resolution 1244, Serbia still believes in dialogue under the auspices of the European Union. There is no alternative to this—it is the only way to reach a just solution in line with international law and the respect of mutual obligations. Just as in the past, my country will continue to fight for peace patiently, methodically, and in good faith. The Balkans must not be a playground for the ambitions of others, but a place of shared responsibility. Thirty years after the war, stability has become the greatest value,” he stressed.
Vučić added that the peoples of the Balkans deserve the right to shape their future without international interference, with respect and cooperation. He noted that cooperation, dialogue, and mutual trust are the key levers of international relations in the region.
“The stability of our region is extremely important to us. As a guarantor of the Dayton Agreement, which we signed, we will always work toward its full implementation, respecting the rights of all three constituent peoples in BiH—Serbs, Bosniaks, and Croats. Only with an agreement among the peoples of BiH and the entities can the stability and functionality of that country be guaranteed. Without dialogue, and with unilateral initiatives not agreed upon by all parties—especially those pushed by international organizations—every step is backward toward new divisions. Serbia will use all diplomatic means to prevent such activities, because they undermine regional dialogue, reconciliation, and understanding. We will not engage in slander but will promote regional stability to contribute to global security,” he stressed.
Vučić said Serbia values peace and is proud of its history. He referred to five basic principles of Serbia.
“Number one: the UN is not a relic of the past, but a compass for the future. Small countries often have to hold their breath and wait for the big ones to act, but that should not be the case. It is time to show we can be initiators and guarantors of cooperation. Our engagement with partners is not mere compliance,” Vučić said.
He stressed that reciprocity is important, as well as territorial integrity and sovereignty.
“The UN Charter remains the only framework that can hold us together,” he added.
Vučić offered Belgrade as a venue for dialogue in conflicts around the world, guaranteeing safety for potential participants.
“Serbia believes in pragmatic cooperation, finding common denominators,” he said.
He also warned about the deepest and most dangerous divisions within societies today, often accompanied by violent incidents.
“The world is divided less by substance, and far more by emotions,” he said.
Vučić noted that in every village around the world, especially among the so-called civic elite, when someone died a natural death—or was killed—there was always empathy.
“Today we are witnessing an unprecedented phenomenon,” he said, pointing to the case of Charlie Kirk and those who celebrated his murder.
He stressed that Kirk was brutally executed and then symbolically executed again after death by those who had prepared the political ground for his killing.
“Such attitudes are what destroy the global community the most,” Vučić said.
He emphasized that Serbia counts both Palestine and Israel as friends, but pointed out that violent demonstrators in Italy were not thinking of Gaza.
He recalled the brutal NATO aggression on the FRY.
“That opened Pandora’s box,” he said, underlining that from then on began the collapse of international law and the principle of territorial integrity.
Vučić stressed that Serbia will remain a steadfast interlocutor because dialogue is the only path to peace and stability.
“Kosovo and Metohija are an inseparable part of Serbia. For us Serbs, it is not just a territory, but the cradle of our spirituality and centuries-old existence,” he stated.
He pointed out the daily denial of basic human rights to Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija.
“Children grow up in an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. They are deprived of the basic human rights to life, freedom of movement, education, healthcare, access to work, and property. They live in isolation, lacking basic food and medicine. Disagreements dominate, children grow up in insecurity and fear. Their situation is not only local, it touches the conscience of the entire international community and represents a test of its readiness to help the helpless. If the violence that Serbs suffer is tolerated, then that is not good. Serbs are subjected to physical attacks, intimidation, unlawful arrests, confiscation of property. Their linguistic rights, education rights, and cultural expression are restricted. They are often discriminated against, their lives made more difficult by denial of basic services and excessive taxation. The goal is to create pressure and fear, to change the demographic picture, and force Serbs to flee from Kosovo and Metohija. Therefore, Serbia calls on the international community to take concrete measures to stop the violence and ensure the security and rights of all peoples in Kosovo and Metohija. Empathy is not enough, we need mechanisms of protection,” Vučić said.
President Aleksandar Vučić concluded by saying it was a great honor to address the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on behalf of Serbia.
Source: RTRS
