Serbia president sorry for calling Slovenians 'disgusting,' saying he meant their politicians

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attends the government session in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. ©Darko Vojinovic/Copyright 2022 The AP. All rights reserved

Serbia's president has apologised for calling Slovenians "disgusting".

Serbian President Aleksander Vucic said it was a reaction to what he saw as anti-Serbian policies and statements.

"I think the best of Slovenians. I have many friends, I have family in Slovenia," said the leader in his apology.

He clarified that when calling Slovenians "disgusting" he was referring only to their politicians.

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