Tadic: Serbia Won’t Compromise Territorial Integrity For The Sake Of European Integrations
By Djordje Jurinac on Aug 4, 2008 in Belgrade
The Serbian president and leader of the Democrats (DS), Boris Tadic said yesterday that Serbia will compromise her territorial integrity for the sake of European integrations.
Speaking at a news conference in Belgrade, Tadic said, “If someone thinks that this pro-European government will give up on defending national interests for the sake of European perspectives, they are wrong.” “EU membership is the supreme national interest, this does not mean that Serbia will accept blackmail,” Tadic said.
He reiterated that Belgrade will continue to fight for Kosovo via diplomatic means, and described the cooperation with the Hague Tribunal as a sign that Serbia is guarding her national interests.