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Kosovo provocations break international law, destabilise Balkans: Putin
Belgrade, Jan 18 (IANS) Provocations coming from authorities in Serbia’s unilaterally-seceded province of Kosovo and Metohija might destabilise the whole Balkans, visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin has said here, urging Pristina to respect the international law.
Putin arrived in Belgrade on Thursday for a one-day visit.
At a joint press conference with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic at the Palace of Serbia, Putin commented on recent decisions of Kosovo authorities to introduce 100 percent tariffs to goods coming from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as to establish armed forces against resolution 1244 of the UN Security Council, Xinhua reported.
Serbia’s southern province of Kosovo and Metohija unilaterally seceded in 2008, with the support of the US and many EU member countries. But Serbia has been since refusing to recognize its independence.
The two sides signed the Brussels agreement in 2013 and continued to lead a EU-mediated dialogue in order to fully normalize their relations.
However, the negotiations were stopped last month, after Pristina’s decisions to raise tariffs and establish armed forces.
Putin said that Russia stands for a vital, mutually acceptable solution based on the UN 1244 resolution, but that “unfortunately, lately the authorities in Kosovo had undertaken several acts of provocation, and made the relations tense”.
The December 14 decision to form the Kosovo army is the “direct breach of the resolution 1244, which directly restricts the establishment of any armed forces in Kosovo, except the international ones”, Putin said.
Asked if there is a possibility for Russia to mediate the negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina in future, Putin did not provide a clear answer, but said that although the EU so far mediated the Belgrade-Pristina talks, not much of what was agreed got implemented.
According to him, authorities in Pristina should show more respect towards the international law in order to find a righteous solution for the dispute.
Vucic reminded that the negotiations were so far led under the mediation of the EU, but that Russia too had a key role because of its power to veto decisions of the UN Security Council.
“I will consult with President Putin before accepting any solution between Belgrade and Pristina… but so far it seems to me that there is no mutually acceptable solution in sight,” Vucic said.
Vucic thanked Putin for the support to Serbia to maintain its integrity and sovereignty, assuring that Serbia will endure and that it will continue to look for a compromise solution, but “will not allow to be humiliated”.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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