The Serbian parliament has supported the government-proposed decision tonight regarding the ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on the legality of Kosovo's independence and the continuation of activities in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia.

Of 220 present MPs, 192 voted for and 26 against while two MPs restrained from voting.

The Parliament considers that peaceful negotiations should result in permanent, sustainable and mutually acceptable solution for Kosovo-Metohija, in accordance with the Constitution of Serbia, allowing for a historical reconciliation of the Serbian and Albanian people, as well as peace and stability in the region.

The document calls for national unity and the use of all available diplomatic and political means to preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.

The Parliament expresses its full commitment to achieving national and political unity on regarding the preservation of Kosovo-Metohija, and confirms that the Republic of Serbia will never, either explicitly or implicitly, recognise the unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo-Metohija.

All decisions of the provisional institutions of Kosovo after the unilateral declaration of independence are null and void and unacceptable to Serbia, including the declaration of independence itself.

The Parliament supports the government in the process of applying for the UN General Assembly resolution whose adoption would pave the way for negotiations resulting in a compromise solution for Kosovo-Metohija.

The Parliament authorises the government to undertake diplomatic efforts for this resolution to be adopted in the UN General Assembly.