Reported by Riffat Kausar
SNN News Finland
Serbian President Defends Israel Stance Publicly
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has openly defended Belgrade’s ongoing cooperation with Israel, describing his country as one of the last remaining European nations willing to maintain and publicly acknowledge such a partnership.
The statement was reported by journalist Riffat Kausar through SNN News Finland.
Vučić Acknowledges Attacks From European Peers
The Serbian president did not minimize the diplomatic friction his position has generated across Europe. He confirmed directly that fellow heads of state and governments have targeted him over Serbia’s refusal to distance itself from Israel.
His remarks were unambiguous and delivered without diplomatic softening.
‘We Are Proud to Say It Openly’
Vučić drew a clear contrast between Serbia and other European governments, emphasizing transparency as a defining feature of Belgrade’s foreign policy approach toward Israel.
He stated his country neither hesitates to cooperate nor conceals that cooperation positioning this openness as a matter of national pride rather than political risk.
Rationality and Values at the Core of Serbia’s Position
Beyond the Israel question, Vučić framed Serbia’s broader foreign policy philosophy around two principles — rational decision-making and the defense of core values presenting them as guiding forces in an increasingly fragmented global order.
His remarks suggest Belgrade views its Israel relationship not as a liability but as a deliberate and principled geopolitical choice.
Where Serbia Stands in Europe’s Israel Divide
Serbia is an EU candidate state that has consistently charted an independent diplomatic course. While the majority of European Union member states have either criticized Israeli military operations or adopted cautious neutral positions, Vučić has moved in the opposite direction.
This positions Serbia as a notable outlier within the broader European and Balkan political landscape on the issue.
Vučić’s Track Record of Independent Foreign Policy
Since taking office in 2017, President Vučić has maintained simultaneous ties with Russia, pursued EU membership, and now reaffirmed cooperation with Israel a trilateral balancing act that frequently draws criticism from Brussels and Washington alike.
His latest statement reinforces that Serbia under Vučić will not subordinate its bilateral relationships to external pressure from European institutions or allied governments.
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