Vucic: I will always advocate military neutrality

BELGRADE  - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says Serbia must develop its army to maintain its sovereignty and military neutrality and announced the country will continue to invest in strengthening its military capabilities.

Speaking to Pink TV on Sunday, Vucic said Serbia's investments in the military kept up with others in the region, making it the most significant military power behind Romania, Hungary and Greece.

"We have Pancirs, FK3s (Chinese-made anti-aircraft defence systems), we are also acquiring some new anti-aircraft defence systems, and we will also build our own capabilities to build Komarac, an important military suicide drone for us," Vucic said.

You must have a strong army if you want sovereignty and military neutrality, he said.

"If you want to join NATO, then there is no need for that. But I will always be an advocate of military...