Montenegro will not withdraw the decision to expel Serbian Ambassador, Mr Vladimir Božović. Although European Enlargement Commissioner, Mr Olivér Várhelyi, has welcomed Serbia’s decision to change its mind regarding Mr Tarzan Milošević and called on Montenegro to do the same, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have refused to even discuss it.
“Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as Mr Olivér Várhelyi, welcome the decision of the Government of Serbia to withdraw expulsion of Montenegrin ambassador to Serbia, as they had no any reason to do that. Ambassador Milošević represents his country while respecting the Republic of Serbia, without interfering in its internal affairs”, Ministry stated today.
Unlike Mr Milošević, Mr Božović interfered in Montenegro’s internal affairs, with his interpretations of history, questioning Montenegro’s independence and autonomy, negating Resolution of the Parliament of Montenegro in illegitimate Podgorica Assembly.
“Ministry of Foreign Affairs has brought ambassador’s attention to this matter several times and warned him this is unauthorized and non-diplomatic behavior. Unfortunately, it was all in vain. Therefore, Ministry and the Government will not withdraw the decision”, the statement said.
Furthermore, incomprehensible statement made by Ms Ana Brnabić actually implies that ambassador Božović was conveying official views of Serbian government, which is a confirmation of impolite interference into Montenegro’s internal affairs.
“Unfortunately, this time Commissioner Várhelyi, failed to exchange fundamental information and opinions about the substance of the matter with his partners and friends in Montenegro. We believe that he would then understand better our relationship with the ambassador who has been constantly meddling into affairs and violating national interests of Montenegro”, Ministry stated.
Montenegro is completely committed to regional cooperation and good neighborly relations.
“Therefore, we are convinced that our decision was correct, as we can’t tolerate undermining Montenegrin state and national dignity”, Ministry concluded.
