Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has dismissed allegations surrounding the so-called “Sarajevo Safari” affair as false, while reaffirming Serbia’s continued support for Republika Srpska and its position on Kosovo.
Speaking during a visit to his family’s renovated home in Čipuljić, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vučić rejected the allegations related to the “Sarajevo Safari” case.
“They knew it was a lie. Ask their intelligence services,” Vučić said, without providing further details or evidence to support the claim.
The Serbian president reiterated that Belgrade would continue to stand alongside Republika Srpska while respecting the Dayton Peace Agreement.
“We will always stand with Republika Srpska and respect the Dayton Agreement. No one can prevent us from being with our people,” Vučić said.
He also praised Republika Srpska for opposing Kosovo’s independence, contrasting its position with that of Montenegro.
“Republika Srpska did not allow the recognition of Kosovo. Why did Montenegro recognize it, despite having a higher percentage of Serbs than Bosnia and Herzegovina? Bosnia and Herzegovina has not recognized Kosovo because of Republika Srpska. We have many reasons to be grateful to Republika Srpska,” he stated.
Reflecting on his visit to his ancestral home, Vučić said the property had been restored by his father and emphasized the importance of reconnecting with local residents from different ethnic communities.
“It was not me who rebuilt the house, it was my father. The walls are not what matter. I am happy I could spend time with neighbors—Serbs, Bosniaks and Croats. That means a great deal to me. We have always remained faithful to our roots and traditions,” he said.
Vučić added that serving Serbia over the past 14 years has been his greatest source of pride.
“There is nothing more beautiful than fighting for your people and your country. I am immensely proud of the work I have done over the past 14 years,” he said.
His remarks came during a broader visit focused on relations with Republika Srpska, regional cooperation, and Serbia’s positions on Kosovo and developments in the Western Balkans.
