In strange twist, the official UN Photo gallery did not provide any of the pictorial evidence of the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s official visit to Kosovo, but also Macedonia (or as is still officially known at the United Nations: “Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.”) The UNSG’s visit was seen as controversial at least in Belgrade. From our sources, we were told that Belgrade’s displeasure forced a detour in the UNSG’s travel from Kosovo. (Bottom is one of very few photos we were able to find from the UNSG’s brief stop in Kosovo – Decan Monatery in Prizern). We also just received the Below UN Photo with the underlying caption:
UN Photo Caption: {Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) visited the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, the Cathedral of Saint George and the Sinan Pasha Mosque in the city of Prizren during his visit to Kosovo}
The UN News Centre did provide a report of the UNSG’s visit to Kosovo, and interestingly referred to Serbia and Kosovo as the “two countries.” Here is some of what the UNSG said in his talk in Pristina – Kosovo’s capital: “One overriding theme of my visit is the importance of dialogue and mutual respect across the region. I have emphasized to all the leaders I am meeting the crucial importance of taking further steps for greater understanding. I bring the same message to Kosovo’s leaders, and to the people of Kosovo, who I know have suffered from conflict and who yearn for a peaceful, prosperous future. In particular, I expect strong efforts toward the normalization of relations with Belgrade, including through the same serious and sincere commitment to dialogue which I have asked from the Serbian leadership.”
But why is Macedonia missing? We will keep you informed of any further updates as to any official photos of the UNSG’s visit. Also see our Blog for Film: “UNSG in Serbia-Looking Forward or to Past?”.
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