Serbia president sorry for calling Slovenians 'disgusting,' saying he meant their politicians

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attends the government session in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attends the government session in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Copyright Darko Vojinovic/Copyright 2022 The AP. All rights reserved
Copyright Darko Vojinovic/Copyright 2022 The AP. All rights reserved
By Euronews with EBU
Share this articleComments
Share this articleClose Button
Copy/paste the article video embed link below:Copy to clipboardCopied

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic apologised on Wednesday for calling Slovenians “disgusting”, clarifying he was only referring to their politicians.

ADVERTISEMENT

Serbia's president has apologised for calling Slovenians "disgusting". 

Serbian President Aleksander Vucic said it was a reaction to what he saw as anti-Serbian policies and statements.

"I think the best of Slovenians. I have many friends, I have family in Slovenia," said the leader in his apology.

He clarified that when calling Slovenians "disgusting" he was referring only to their politicians.

Watch the full report in the player above.

Share this articleComments

You might also like

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Malta say they are ready to recognise the State of Palestine

Serbians dreaming of EU membership feel betrayed by Vučić’s government

Calls for President Vučić to resign as protests enter eighth week in Serbia