U.S. ambassador Hill: Certain Issues in Serbia Should Be Resolved by Citizens, Not Foreign Diplomats
The United States always supports human rights and freedom of the press. These are ongoing challenges worldwide, but they are fundamental values of ours, Hill said to the FoNet agency, rejecting accusations that he supports the government-controlled media in Serbia.
He emphasized the need for caution when discussing specific issues in certain countries and how those issues are resolved, clarifying that we must be very careful in drawing boundaries because certain matters should be addressed by Serbian citizens, not foreign diplomats.
Hill declined to comment on the incident and attack by representatives and supporters of the ruling party against the leader of the opposition party, Dragan Djilas, but stressed that "people in politics" should calm down a bit.
"We have our own problems in the United States, but as a general rule, I think we all need to calm down a bit. I hope such things won’t happen again", the U.S. ambassador said.
Regarding the announcement that the United States may impose sanctions on the Oil Industry of Serbia (NIS), the U.S. Embassy could not comment on the news but emphasized that the risks of cooperating with Russian companies, especially in the energy sector, have been well-known for a long time.
Serbia is clearly moving toward the West, and I want to believe that the United States and Serbia understand each other well and are working together not just on bilateral issues but also with other countries, said U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Christopher Hill on the program Portal.
Hill also refrained from delving into the topic of student protests in Serbia, emphasizing that there are fundamental values everyone accepts, such as the right to peaceful assembly.
"This is really something for the people of Serbia to decide. My job here is to deal with U.S. interests, work on improving relations with Serbia, and see if we can find areas of cooperation, not only bilaterally but also internationally", Hill explained.
Regarding the tragedy in Novi Sad, he said it should be resolved within the judicial system but acknowledged the significant concern of the Serbian people on the issue.
Hill supports freedom of the press but notes that this is a matter for the institutions, not foreign diplomats.
"I understand the desire to involve foreign diplomats in this, even to say it’s my responsibility, but my job is to work with Serbia, the Serbian government, institutions, and the Serbian people", Hill concluded.
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