Petkov: Udovicic was barred from visiting Kosovo, granting scholarships at North Mitrovica University

Serbian Youth and Sports Minister Vanja Udovicic has been banned from entering Kosovo, the Express broadcast.

Petkov has complained through a statement saying the announcement of his failure to permit him in Kosovo was sent after midnight.

The temporary <x0).Authorities in Pristina have sent notice after midnight that they forbid entry into Kosovo territory, Youth and Sports Minister Vanja Udoviciq”, the statement said.

The Serbian minister had planned to speak at the university in northern Mitrovica to donate scholarships and then planned to visit the Centre for Ecology and Sports Development in Zubin Potok.

Petkov says the Serbian minister was detained without reason, while he says the Serbian government official had previously recognised the visit.

“but against that Pristina unilaterally and willingly decided not to allow it to take the visit”, Petkovic's statement said.