Telekom Srbija: The authorities in Pristina terminated the company MTS doo

The company Telekom Srbija announced that it has received the decision on Friday, which the Agency for Business Registration in Pristina (ARBK) made on July 31, 2023, which terminates the company MTS doo, owned by Telekom.

- The aforementioned decision is factually and legally unfounded and contrary to European principles, standards and international law and represents a clear violation of the rule of law and violates the confirmed agreements between Serbia, Pristina and the EU. - the statement reads.

They add that this move "is based on a completely absurd explanation that claims that a member of the company's management has a passport issued by the Republic of Serbia, although in all official documents all members of our management use documents of temporary institutions in accordance with the Brussels Agreement."

- The question arises, what is the logic of shutting down a company because one of the management members, according to unfounded criteria, has alleged deficiencies in his personal documents? - the Serbian company announced.

Telekom reiterates that MTS doo was founded in full compliance with the Brussels Agreement on Telecommunications, dated September 8, 2013, and that it is 100% owned by Telekom Srbija.

- Contrary to claims by various media outlets about a potential shutdown of MTS, we underline that the final decision remains unenforceable. We are permitted a 30-day window to present an appeal to the ARBK, which we intend to do - they stated from Telekom Srbija and emphasized that they will do everything to protect the interests of all citizens in Kosovo and Metohija who use their services, as well as more than 250 employees.

Telekom Srbija a.d. Beograd

Telekom Srbija

Agency for Business Registration in Pristina

ARBK

MTS doo