"The relations between Montenegro and Serbia will be completely relieved of daily politics when the fact that Montenegro is a sovereign state and Serbia is a neighbor with which we want the best possible relations is fully accepted," says the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović.
"Montenegro has a clear foreign policy course. Montenegro is a member of NATO and has a fully harmonized foreign and security policy with the European Union", said the President of Montenegro, among other things Jakov Milatovic answering the question, that country did it differently considering that of all the candidate countries, it is the closest to EU membership, while Serbia has been at a standstill in recent years.
In an interview for Deutsche Welle, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Montenegro's independence, Milatović pointed out that there are numerous divisions in Montenegrin society, but that there is "a strong belief among citizens that membership in to the European Union the best framework for a better life, stronger institutions and a safer future".
"Also, Montenegro has opened all negotiation chapters, temporarily closed 14 chapters and is now entering the final stage of accession. The working group created by the EU has started work on the Treaty on the accession of Montenegro to the EU. It is a great opportunity, but also a great responsibility." Serbia we wish you the best. "Each country chooses its own path," said Milatović.
Along with the journalist's assessment that Montenegro still acts as a society torn between two strong identity currents, Montenegrin and Serbian, Milatović - asked if he thinks that Montenegro has managed to find a balance - said, among other things:
"Identity differences become a problem when they become a tool for political trade, an instrument of fear, or a tool to cover up corruption, poverty, and irresponsibility. For too long, citizens have been asked to choose which identity trench to enter, while public resources were spent without control, education was destroyed, health was neglected, and young people left."
Asked why the relations between Montenegro and Serbia failed to become truly partner-like and stable even after two decades, Milatović assessed that the relations between the two countries will be completely relieved of daily politics "when the fact that Montenegro is a sovereign state and Serbia is a neighbor with which we want the best possible relations is fully accepted."
"Respect for the independence of Montenegro is the foundation of every healthy partnership. Our families, economy, culture, language, history and daily life are connected much deeper than any daily controversy. That is precisely why state relations must be peaceful, rational and based on mutual respect," said Milatović.
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