Jandroković dismisses Brnabić's statements as 'nonsense' amid rising tensions

Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković has strongly criticized statements made by Serbian Assembly President Ana Brnabić, labeling them as "nonsense" and an attempt to escalate tensions. Brnabić had suggested that Croatia and Pristina were celebrating events in Serbia, particularly following clashes between police and citizens after a rally in Slavija.

Jandroković urged Serbia to focus on its own governance and democratic processes rather than engaging in rhetoric directed at Croatia. He stated that such comments only serve to raise tensions in bilateral relations. "It would be better if they did not use these internal debates and tried to resolve them through Croatia, because that only raises tensions in our bilateral relations," Jandroković remarked, as reported by HRT.

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It would be better if they did not use these internal debates and tried to resolve them through Croatia, because that only raises tensions in our bilateral relations.

He further advised Serbian politicians to concentrate on their domestic affairs, including their economy and democracy, and to reduce "great Serbian messages" that he claimed are often heard from the current Serbian leadership. Jandroković reiterated that there is no need for such statements and that Serbian politicians should address their own country's issues.

Adding to the criticism, Jasna Vojnić, president of the Croatian National Council in Serbia, also refuted Brnabić's allegations. Vojnić stated that Croatia does not interfere in Serbia's internal affairs and does not encourage any events within Serbia, including the protests Brnabić alluded to. She expressed regret over Brnabić's statements, noting they do not contribute to calming relations between the two nations, with Croatia aiming to be a constructive partner.

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Croatia does not interfere in the internal affairs of Serbia and in no way encourages anything that is happening in Serbia, and certainly not these protests for which it is being accused.