Situation in Kosovo-Metohija most dangerous to date, Vucic tells Danish FM

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Danish FM Lars Lokke Rasmussen on Thursday and informed him of developments in Kosovo-Metohija, noting that the situation there was the most complicated and the most dangerous to date.

Vucic said the events of September 24 were the clearest indicator of Pristina's intent to thwart any agreement with Belgrade and normal life for Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija, the presidential press office said in a statement.

Vucic especially noted the importance of further international presence in Kosovo-Metohija and called on representatives of the international community to take all necessary measures to prevent dangerous and irresponsible moves by Pristina and protect the Serb population in the province, as well as to ensure a withdrawal of special forces of the so-called Kosovo Police from the north of Kosovo-Metohija.

Noting that Serbia was ready to work on continuing the EU-facilitated dialogue, Vucic said Belgrade had met all its commitments from the Brussels Agreement.

He said the fragile peace in Kosovo-Metohija was being preserved thanks to temperate reactions by Serbs there, who he said were investing enormous efforts to resist all the pressure from the Pristina regime.

The parties also discussed Serbia's EU membership and Vucic said Serbia appreciated Denmark's support in the accession process.

Vucic and Rasmussen also exchanged views on all topics of mutual interest, including boosting economic cooperation and cooperation in the IT sector, as well as on the environment, biotech and culture.