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Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Germany's ambassador to Serbia, Thomas Schieb, said Yugoslavia's 1999 bombing was a controversial issue, but a response was needed because humanitarian disaster and genocide in Kosovo should be prevented. “I am aware that this is a controversial issue and that there was no Council decision [...]
“I am aware that this is a controversial issue and that there was no decision of the UN Security Council (for the start of military action).
But a decision had to be made, the goal was to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe, avoid genocide”, Schieb told Vojvodina Radio Television.
Schieb said the bombings were very difficult for Serbia, but should not be forgotten that they did not happen by chance, the telegraph broadcasts.
“The problem was finding a solution for Kosovo, all diplomatic means were used earlier,” added German ambassador.
Schieb said it is of particular importance that dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia continue, and that the purpose of this process is clear, and that means the comprehensive normalisation of relations.
“Everyone agrees that Kosovo's problem should be solved, it would be in the best interests of Serbia, Kosovo and the” region, Schieb said.
Asked whether Germany could deny support for Serbia on its European path if Belgrade does not recognise Kosovo's independence, Schieb said “is more than a hypothetical question and does not want to be so pessimistic.
We hope that the two sides will be constructive. The negotiations cannot end positively unless there is confidence and good atmosphere. We call on both sides to avoid statements that could exacerbate the atmosphere and make it difficult to reach a” compromise, the German diplomat said.
