Montenegro’s decision on opening its borders with some countries, among which there’s no Serbia, is not political but just related to the epidemic situation, said Montenegro’s Prime Minsiter, Mr Duško Marković, after the Prime Minister’s Hour.
Montenegro’s decision to keep its border with Serbia closed provoked sharp reactions of some Serbian officials. Mr Marković said that Montenegro wanted to act responsibly.
“There’s no rational explanation for reactions from Belgrade. Serbia was the first one to close border with Montenegro. It banned export of medical equipment to Montenegro, export of wheat as well. We never reacted to that, we thought such decisions were in the interest of their citizens”, PM reminded.
The decision regarding borders is in the interest of Montenegrin citizens.
Decision on the prohibition of MA flights is not logical
Commenting on Serbia’s decision to ban flights of MA on Nikola Tesla Airport, Mr Marković said that he would look for the alternatives.
“We think that decision is not logical. We are going to look for the alternatives, just like for wheat. We are not going to ask for the explanation”, Mr Marković said.
He pointed out that telephones “are in function and Serbian authorities can always call and ask anything regarding our decisions”.
Murder of Duško Jovanović
Asked if he feels responsibility or shame for the murder of Duško Jovanović, Mr Marković said that “hope is not lost”.
“Systemic responsibility, not personal. We’ll do our best to shed light on that case”, Mr Marković said.
Amfilohije’s letter
PM pointed out that negotiations between expert teams of the state and Metropolitanate should be resumed in friendly atmosphere without blackmails.
“I received Mr Amfilohije’s letter. We should resume talks but in friendly atmosphere and trust”, Mr Marković said.
Budget rebalance at the end of May or in the first week of June
Mr Marković said that economy was endangered due to the coronavirus epidemic and announced that budget rebalance would be at the end of May or in the first week of June. He couldn’t tell the amount of the budget.
