Great Britain she expressed dissatisfaction with the presence of Serbian state and military officials at the funeral of the Hague convict Ratko Mladić, which is why the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of that country called the charge d'affaires of the Embassy today Of Serbia in London.
The conversation with the Serbian diplomatic representative was conducted by the Great Britain's special envoy for the Western Balkans, Karen Pearce, writes FoNet.
The British Minister for Europe, Lord Wood of Enfield, pointed out that Mladic was found guilty before an independent tribunal of the United Nations genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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He assessed that denying or concealing the crimes for which Mladić was convicted represents an insult to international law, but also directly undermines regional stability and trust.
According to Wood, political leaders and public institutions have an obligation to contribute to reconciliation in the region, instead of reopening issues and divisions from the past.
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He pointed out that the glorification of a convicted war criminal deepens divisions and is incompatible with efforts aimed at reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region.
At the same time, the British minister said that his country remains firmly committed to international justice, responsibility and long-term reconciliation in the Western Balkans.
As stated in the statement, the UK will continue to work with partners in the region and internationally to support peace, justice and a safe and prosperous future for all communities.
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