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Bosnia withdraws most embassy staff in Serbia after Mladic funeral

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, 08 SET - Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković announced the withdrawal of most embassy staff in Belgrade, aiming to minimise diplomatic relations between Bosnia and Serbia following Ratko Mladić's death and subsequent statements. At a press conference, Konaković stated that he will withdraw all employees under his jurisdiction, while the ambassador and consul will continue to serve as appointed by the BiH Presidency. Some of the current work in Belgrade will be transferred to the Bosnia and Herzegovina embassies in Zagreb and Podgorica. "If I could, I would immediately cut diplomatic ties with Serbia. Konaković stated, "I can work to minimise relations." (ANSA).