Deputy Prime Minister Slobodan Uzelac of Croatia
Uzelac is the president of Serbian Cultural Society «Prosvjeta.
Uzelac was opposed to the joint statement by Croatia, Hungary and Bulgaria in which the three countries earlier Wednesday announced their intention to recognize Kosovo, Sanader said.
Uzelac said he had offered his resignation for consideration, as the government's decision to recognize Kosovo was a serious one which the SDSS believed could jeopardize bilateral relations.
to recognize Kosovo, Sanader said.
believed could jeopardize bilateral relations.
Uzelac said the decision to recognise Kosovo could 'endanger.
Uzelac is an excellent representative who will do his job well, while I will continue to strengthen institutions of the Serb community in Croatia, he explained.
Deputy Prime Minister Slobodan Uzelac said that "the Croatia UNDP programmes and projects have stimulated, supported and further strengthened initiatives for local community development.