Serbia submits draft resolution to UN regarding ICJ opinion
29. July 2010. | 07:21
Source: EMGportal, Tanjug
Serbia on Wednesday submitted to the General Assembly of the United Nations a draft resolution which clearly points out that unilateral secession is not an acceptable way of resolving territorial issues and calls for finding a solution through dialogue.
Serbia on Wednesday submitted to the General Assembly of the United Nations a draft resolution which clearly points out that unilateral secession is not an acceptable way of resolving territorial issues and calls for finding a solution through dialogue.
Given that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) did not confirm the right of Kosovo Albanians to secede from Serbia, the draft resolution states that unilateral secession is not an acceptable way of settling territorial issues, the Serbian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The draft resolution also contains an invitation to find a mutually acceptable solution to all outstanding issues through dialogue.
Serbia submitted the draft resolution to the UN after the completion of consultations with a broad circle of international factors, including all the permanent members of the UN Security Council, the statement reads.
The draft resolution states that the General Assembly takes note of the ICJ advisory opinion issued on July 22, on whether the unilateral declaration of Kosovo's independence is in accordance with international law.
The text states that the UN General Assembly urges the parties to find a mutually acceptable solution to all outstanding issues through peaceful dialogue, in the interest of peace, security and cooperation in the region.
According to Serbia's draft resolution, the UN General Assembly should decide to include in a provisional agenda a point on further activities after the ICJ advisory opinion.
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic went on a visit to New York on Wednesday, where he will discuss with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon the situation in Kosovo-Metohija after the ICJ gave its advisory opinion.
In New York, Jeremic will address the Non-Aligned Movement's forum and hold a number of meetings with ambassadors of UN member states.
Jeremic will at these meetings present the position of Serbia after the stating of the ICJ advisory opinion, as well as further steps that the Serbian government adopted as a strategy in defending the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Jeremic will also hold a series of consultations as part of preparations for the session of the UN Security Council on Kosovo, which is scheduled for next week.
A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivers the integral text of the resolution:
"The General Assembly,
Guided by the principles contained in the UN Charter,
Bearing in mind its functions and authorities stemming from the UN Charter,
Referring to its Resolution 63/3 of 8 October 2008,
Aware that an agreement has not been reached between the sides on the consequences of the unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo from Serbia,
Taking into account the fact that one-sided secession cannot be an accepted way for resolving territorial issues,
1. Acknowledges the Advisory opinion of the ICJ passed on 22 July 2010 on whether the unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo is in line with international law,
2. Calls on the sides to find a mutually acceptable solution for all disputed issues through peaceful dialogue, with the aim of achieving peace, security and cooperation in the region.
3. Decides to include in the interim agenda of the 66th session an item namely: "Further activities following the passing of the advisory opinion of the ICJ on whether the unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo is in line with international law.”
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