By KUNA
Sarajevo : The central elections committee in Serbia Monday officially announced victory of Boris Tadic in the presidential elections conducted yesterday, bringing a sense of ease to the EU as the post is to be held by a pro-western figure.
The committee stated opponent Tomislav Nikolic conceded defeat in a brief statement after the result announcement.
Tadic said he is to immediately work on holding serious negotiations over EU accession but indicated Kossova’s independence is to remain a critical issue influencing the country’s relations with other states, specifically those which decide to recognize the former Yugoslav region.
The EU and other international bodies are already expressing satisfaction with the results and extending congratulations, urging Tadic to march for democracy.