"No open issues" between Montenegro and Serbia

"No open issues" between Montenegro and Serbia

BELGRADE -- Montenegro's new Ambassador to Belgrade Branislav Mićunović presented on Monday his letter of credence to Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić.

The diplomat stated that there were "no standing issues between the two countries" and that their mutual relations were "continuously improving."

Mićunović called for further development of cooperation, especially in economy and culture, adding that there was equal commitment on both sides to EU integration, which was of great significance for the entire region.

Nikolić stressed the importance of good relations between Serbia and Montenegro and added he expected the two countries' cooperation to stay at a high level and improve in all areas.

"The two countries are very close, understand each other and work together well," Nikolić noted, pointing out that it was both sides' duty to maintain that "unique relationship" and rely on it in the future.

On Tuesday, Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić is due to receive his Montenegrin counterpart Igor Lukšić in Belgrade. The meeting will be followed by the signing of an agreement and a joint news briefing.