Serbia’s first ever openly gay prime minister joined several hundred gay activists yesterday at a pride event in Belgrade amid tight security in the conservative Balkan country.
Holding rainbow flags, balloons and a banner reading “For change,” pride participants gathered in Belgrade, the Serbian capital, before setting off on a march through the city. Many approached Prime Minister Ana Brnabic, greeting her and taking selfies.
“My message here today is that the government respects all citizens,” Brnabic told reporters. “We want to send a signal that diversity makes our society stronger.”
Serbian riot police cordoned off the city center with metal fences early yesterday to prevent possible clashes with extremist groups opposed to the pride gathering.
