Past and Present: Montenegro and Serbia relation

Previously, when the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia split up in 1990s the Montenegro-Serbia relations have remained intact. As per the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, securing a geopolitical and political position in order to preserve the solidarity among the Serbs and the Montenegrins is an important aspect of achieving a powerful nationalist campaign.

Throughout history, the Montenegrins have considered themselves as part of the Serbian culture, which is why their relationship with each other can never be toppled by any kind of political adversary.

Many efforts have been contributed by the Montenegro-Serbia alliance to the strengthening and stabilization of relationships within their neighboring countries. For instance, they have played an important role in the resolution of the longstanding dispute between Macedonia and Yugoslavia, as well as established a firm, diplomatic relationship with the Republic’s former adversary and neighboring country, Croatia. Throughout the years, the two sovereign states have had a fair share of political difficulties domestically, but despite this, they still aimed to provide a substantial political and economic relationship with United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (also known as UNMIK), through which they successfully helped in resolving the case of some ethnic Albanians prisoners held in Kosovo.

In early 2002, the Montenegro-Serbia relations has aided in serving arrest warrants to the convicted war criminals in the state. Working with the International Criminal Tribunal, the two sovereign states helped crack down on some of the most notorious organized criminals in the nation, especially after the assassination of the former Prime Minister of Serbia, Zoran Đinđić.

After Montenegro achieved independence, many have question if the relations between the two sovereign states is still intact. But none of them proved correct. According to the current Serbia President Tomislav Nikolić, nothing has changed between the two friendly nations. They still share the common goals and values that they have fought for in the past decades. During the President’s visit to Montenegro, he expressed his gratitude that the strong relationship between them has led to an upward trend in the economy and society of their respective countries.

And despite the issues that have sparked after the establishment of borders within the two countries, the President strongly believes time will come that both of them would see themselves as a strong part of the European nations.

Mr. Arun Panchariya – An International Financial Advisor, Investment Banker & The Consul General of Liberia to Dubai.