Serbia's President Vučić Addresses UN General Assembly on Global Peace, Sovereignty, and Reform

Serbia's Vision for the UN and Global Order

• 🇺🇳 Serbia views the United Nations not as a relic, but as a compass for the future, emphasizing its role as a round table where every seat counts, not a stage for powerful nations.
• 🌍 The country advocates for a foreign policy guided by respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and dialogue, positioning itself as a bridge between East and West.
• 🤝 Serbia offers Belgrade as a dialogue venue for global conflicts, promising hospitality and security for participants.

Addressing Global Challenges and Divisions

• ⚠️ The world is experiencing a surge in violence, with 61 armed conflicts in 2024, fueled by misinformation and emotional, hate-driven differences.
• 🗣️ The President highlights a decline in basic decency and an increase in unprecedented expressions of joy for crimes, leading to societal dissolution.
• 🇪🇺 Serbia is committed to pragmatic cooperation and finding common ground, while also pursuing its European Union membership path and deepening ties with countries globally.

Upholding International Law and Territorial Integrity

• ⚖️ Serbia strongly reiterates the equal validity of UN Charter principles for all states, regardless of size or development level.
• 🇷🇸 The nation insists that territorial integrity is not selectively applied and warns against precedents set by its violation, referencing the 1999 NATO aggression.
• 🇽🇰 The President emphasizes that Kosovo and Metohija are an inseparable part of Serbia, detailing the denial of basic human rights and ethnic violence faced by Serbs there.

Balkans Stability and UN Reform

• 🕊️ The Balkans should be a space for shared responsibility and regional ownership, not external ambitions, with stability as the highest value.
• 🤝 Serbia, as a guarantor of the Dayton Peace Agreement, works towards its full implementation and respect for all constituent peoples in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• 🌍 Serbia advocates for UN reform to increase its credibility and effectiveness, particularly better representation for Africa and offering Belgrade as a cost-effective host for UN bodies.

Serbia's Path Forward

• 📈 Serbia is committed to building a prosperous future through stable macroeconomic policies, economic growth, and investments in infrastructure, energy, and digitalization.
• 🏆 The country will host the Specialized Exhibition Expo 2027 in Belgrade, showcasing its culture, sport, and creativity.
• 🇪🇺 Serbia remains dedicated to its European Union path while cherishing traditional friendships and deepening cooperation with countries worldwide.