Montenegro–Serbia relations
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Montenegrin–Serbian relations are foreign relations between Montenegro
and Serbia
. These two countries share a common history and have had some form of relations since the creation of first Slavic
states in the Balkans
. After Congress of Berlin
formally recognized the independence of the de facto sovereign states, relations were improving until officially established in 1897. From 1918 until the beginning of 21st century both countries were in federation trough Kingdom of Yugoslavia
, SFRY, FRY
until finally separating in 2006. Montenegro has an embassy in Belgrade
. Serbia has an embassy in Podgorica
. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe
, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
, and the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)
. Also both countries are recognized as potential candidate countries by the European Union
.
Serbia expelled the ambassador of Montenegro in October 2008, following the Montenegrin recognition of the independence of Kosovo
. One year later Montenegro proposed Igor Jovović as the new ambassador. Serbia accepted him as an ambassador..
Former Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milo Djukanovic: Djukanovic Critical of Podgorica-Belgrade Relations. Milo Djukanovic, president of Montenegro’s ruling Democratic Party of Socialists, has insisted that current relations between Montenegro and Serbia are significantly weaker than they should and could be, local media report. Djuaknovic, a former Montenegrin PM and president, believes that the reason for the poor bilateral relations is that Belgrade has still not completely accepted Montenegro’s independence. Speaking to Belgrade-based television channel Kosava, Djukanovic claimed that the Serbian government is constantly flirting with powerful ideological centres in the country that do not look favourably upon the notion of Montenegrin independence. Turning to domestic affairs, Djukanovic accused a section of the Montenegrin media of leading a campaign against him. “I open a newspaper and see a column of an opinionated editor, journalist or self-proclaimed member of Montenegro’s intellectual elite, who blithely impose assessments of anything and everything. I think it would be kind of masochistic to read it,” Djukanovic said, confirming that he has no desire whatsoever to read half-page articles illustrated with his picture.
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
and Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
. These two countries share a common history and have had some form of relations since the creation of first Slavic
Slavic peoples
The Slavic people are an Indo-European panethnicity living in Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, North Asia and Central Asia. The term Slavic represents a broad ethno-linguistic group of people, who speak languages belonging to the Slavic language family and share, to varying degrees, certain...
states in the Balkans
Balkans
The Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
. After Congress of Berlin
Congress of Berlin
The Congress of Berlin was a meeting of the European Great Powers' and the Ottoman Empire's leading statesmen in Berlin in 1878. In the wake of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78, the meeting's aim was to reorganize the countries of the Balkans...
formally recognized the independence of the de facto sovereign states, relations were improving until officially established in 1897. From 1918 until the beginning of 21st century both countries were in federation trough Kingdom of Yugoslavia
Kingdom of Yugoslavia
The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was a state stretching from the Western Balkans to Central Europe which existed during the often-tumultuous interwar era of 1918–1941...
, SFRY, FRY
Fry
-Food and cooking:* Frying, the act of cooking food in oil or fat** Pan frying, frying food in a flat pan** Stir frying, frying food in a wok and stirring it while it cooks* Full breakfast, a traditional cooked meal, also called a fry-up or Ulster fry...
until finally separating in 2006. Montenegro has an embassy in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
. Serbia has an embassy in Podgorica
Podgorica
Podgorica , is the capital and largest city of Montenegro.Podgorica's favourable position at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers and the meeting point of the fertile Zeta Plain and Bjelopavlići Valley has encouraged settlement...
. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe
Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation...
, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe is the world's largest security-oriented intergovernmental organization. Its mandate includes issues such as arms control, human rights, freedom of the press and fair elections...
, and the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)
Central European Free Trade Agreement
The Central European Free Trade Agreement is a trade agreement between non-EU countries in Southeast Europe.-Members:As of 1 May 2007, the parties of the CEFTA agreement are: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and UNMIK on behalf of Kosovo.Former...
. Also both countries are recognized as potential candidate countries by the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
.
Serbia expelled the ambassador of Montenegro in October 2008, following the Montenegrin recognition of the independence of Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
. One year later Montenegro proposed Igor Jovović as the new ambassador. Serbia accepted him as an ambassador..
Former Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milo Djukanovic: Djukanovic Critical of Podgorica-Belgrade Relations. Milo Djukanovic, president of Montenegro’s ruling Democratic Party of Socialists, has insisted that current relations between Montenegro and Serbia are significantly weaker than they should and could be, local media report. Djuaknovic, a former Montenegrin PM and president, believes that the reason for the poor bilateral relations is that Belgrade has still not completely accepted Montenegro’s independence. Speaking to Belgrade-based television channel Kosava, Djukanovic claimed that the Serbian government is constantly flirting with powerful ideological centres in the country that do not look favourably upon the notion of Montenegrin independence. Turning to domestic affairs, Djukanovic accused a section of the Montenegrin media of leading a campaign against him. “I open a newspaper and see a column of an opinionated editor, journalist or self-proclaimed member of Montenegro’s intellectual elite, who blithely impose assessments of anything and everything. I think it would be kind of masochistic to read it,” Djukanovic said, confirming that he has no desire whatsoever to read half-page articles illustrated with his picture.
See also
- Foreign relations of MontenegroForeign relations of MontenegroIn a referendum on 21 May 2006, the people of Montenegro opted to leave the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. This was confirmed with a declaration of independence by the Montenegrin parliament on 3 June 2006...
- Foreign relations of SerbiaForeign relations of SerbiaForeign relations of Serbia are accomplished by efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Serbia has inherited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with all of its holdings, after the dissolution of the previous state union with Montenegro...
- Accession of Montenegro to the European UnionAccession of Montenegro to the European UnionThe State Union of Serbia and Montenegro started the process of Accession to the European Union in November 2005, when negotiations over a Stabilisation and Association Agreement began. In May 2006, Montenegro voted for independence in a referendum and the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro was...
- Accession of Serbia to the European UnionAccession of Serbia to the European UnionThe accession of Serbia to the European Union is the process of the Republic of Serbia being admitted into the framework of the European Union as a full-fledged member state.Serbia officially applied for European Union membership on 22 December 2009...
- Serbia and MontenegroSerbia and MontenegroSerbia and Montenegro was a country in southeastern Europe, formed from two former republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia : Serbia and Montenegro. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, it was established in 1992 as a federation called the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia...