National Assembly Speaker Ivica Dacic emphasised the importance of the Montenegrin Prime Minister’s visit for strengthening bilateral relations and overall cooperation between the two countries.

"Throughout history, Serbia and Montenegro have never been enemies and have always enjoyed brotherly and friendly relations," said Ivica Dacic, stressing that no effort should be spared to bring the relations back to that same level in the future. He underlined that Serbia does not want to interfere in Montenegro’s internal affairs and that it is only interested in good relations and protection of the rights of Serbs in Montenegro. He said he was ready to work on strengthening the cooperation between the two parliaments, both through an exchange of visits between the heads of parliament and closer contacts between the parliamentary friendship groups.

Prime Minister Krivokapic said he was most pleased with his visit to Serbia, stressing that was met with a warm welcome from all the officials here, as well as readiness and openness for cooperation.

In the course of the meeting, the officials discussed possibilities for cooperation in various fields, expressing readiness to work on strengthening bilateral relations and raising them to the highest possible level.

The meeting was also attended by National Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr Vladimir Orlic and Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Prof. Dr Zarko Obradovic.