THE MALTESE GOVERNMENT CONGRATULATES VOJISLAV KOSTUNICA ON HIS VICTORY

The Maltese Government congratulates Vojislav Kostunica on his victory in the Presidential elections on 24 September 2000. His victory comes at an auspicious time after the people of Yugoslavia clearly called for a change first through the ballot box, and, when it seemed that the democratic will of the people was to be ignored, on the streets of Belgrade. The determination of the Yugoslav people to alter the course of their future and to make a fresh start has been clearly demonstrated in the recent events that brought about this change.

The Maltese Government extends its warmest wishes to the new Government and to the entire population.