Lučić on Kosovo Entry Ban: 'I Will Fight with All Legal Means If True'

Vladimir Lučić, the General Director of Telekom Srbija, stated that he has not yet received official confirmation of a permanent entry ban to Kosovo and Metohija, nor has he been declared persona non grata by the Pristina administration. However, he expressed regret over the reported decision, calling it "deplorable" and hoping for its withdrawal. Lučić asserted that his public statements have consistently reflected his long-standing positions regarding the actions of Pristina authorities and that he has not introduced any new elements. "I haven't received official information yet, but if it's true, I am very sorry about such a decision by the Pristina administration, especially considering that I personally pushed for greater investments in that territory and the creation of new jobs," Lučić told Euronews Serbia.

Lučić affirmed his intention to combat the alleged ban through all available legal means and expressed confidence that, if enacted, the decision would be swiftly reversed. He highlighted his role in promoting significant investments and job creation within Kosovo. The report mentions that Kosovo's Ministry of Internal Affairs has declared Lučić an undesirable person, permanently prohibiting his entry, transit, and stay. The ministry cited his public statements as posing a "threat to the sovereignty and constitutional order of Kosovo," alleging that he "openly propagated against the sovereignty of the Republic of Kosovo and its constitutional order" and that his statements "pose a threat to the country by inciting hate speech and destabilization."

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I haven't received official information yet, but if it's true, I am very sorry about such a decision by the Pristina administration, especially considering that I personally pushed for greater investments in that territory and the creation of new jobs.

Earlier reports indicated Lučić's plans for Telekom Srbija to open six new facilities in Kosovo and Metohija, including investments in improving fixed-line telephony services for Serb-populated areas. He had announced the construction of facilities in Parteš, near Gnjilane, and Pasjan, as well as plans for locations in Zubin Potok, Ranilug, and Štrpce. N1 Serbia contacted Lučić for comment on the alleged ban, with a promise to publish his response upon receipt.

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I will fight against this decision with all legal means and expect that, if it was made, it will be quickly withdrawn.