Danilo Pantovic

The Higher Court's verdict comes almost 15 years after the initiation of criminal proceedings in the case.

Markovic was tried in absentia as she is inaccessible to Serbia's judicial authorities. An international warrant was issued for her arrest in 2005.

HAVANA - Cuba attaches great significance to expanding its economic and commercial ties with the world, including Europe and, in particular, Serbia, says Serbian Ambassador to Havana Danilo Pantovic, noting that President Aleksandar Vucic's visit to the Caribbean country is a good opportunity for Serbia to expand economic and trade ties with it.