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Serbian Socialists call for dismissing Economy Minister

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 8 Apr 2023 20:59
2 Min Read

In a meeting with the IMF, the Serbian Economy Minister reportedly expressed interest in imposing sanctions on Russia.

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  • A woman looks out from a bus painted in the colours of the Serbian flag in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, May 28, 2022 (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
    A woman looks out from a bus painted in the colours of the Serbian flag in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, May 28, 2022 (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

After calling for sanctions against Russia, the Serbian Economy Minister, Rade Basta, has been subjected to calls for dismissal by the Movement of Socialists, which is part of the ruling coalition. 

Earlier today, in a meeting with the IMF, Basta reportedly expressed interest in imposing sanctions on Russia. Basta expressly that he supports President Aleksander Vucic but "does not understand why he does not impose sanctions" against Russia. 

"The Movement of Socialists reminds the Serbian public of the call for the dismissal of Rade Basta from the government. He acted earlier as an ill-mannered Russophobe, and now, before the IMF delegation, he showed that he is also undisciplined and opposes the state ... We call on Prime Minister Ana Brnabic to dismiss this incapable instigator and defend the honor of the institution she leads," the socialist party commented on the minister's statement. 

In October 2022, Basta, a conservative United Serbia party member, took office. 

The minister had encouraged the Serbian government to decide clearly on the Western sanctions against Russia, pointing out that Belgrade is already paying a severe price for its opposition to Western Sanctions.

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