| Tadić expect ICJ decision "in Serbia's favor" |
| 3 November 2009 | 13:20
| Source:
Tanjug |
ROME --
Boris Tadić says he "deeply believes" that the ICJ ruling on the legality of the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo will be in Serbia's favor.
"I am deeply convinced that the decision of the ICJ will be made in Serbia's favor, as this is a violation of international law," the Serbian president stressed in an interview for the Italian news agency ANSA on Tuesday.
He spoke ahead of the Italian-Serbian summit in Rome, due to be held on November 13.
"If violation of international law is acceptable, then crises will appear in many parts of the world," he added.
Tadić also pointed out that Serbia reacted to the Kosovo Albanian secessionist act "in a peaceful and restrained manner".
"We have suggested a resolution to this case to the UN and initiated proceedings at the ICJ in The Hague. When it comes to Kosovo, there has been a violation of international law and Serbia decided to defend its territorial integrity with diplomatic means," Tadić said.
He added that "regardless of the ICJ's decision, Serbia will insist on continuing negotiations and finding a compromise solution".
"Serbia does not recognize Kosovo's independence, but it will remain determined to find a peaceful solution through dialogue," Tadić underscored.
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