Soskic said that the government should be formed quickly and get a positive review from the IMF because that will encourage new investors. Due to the size of the country, Soskic highlighted the necessity for Serbia to constantly demonstrate its macroeconomic security and encouraged the government to introduce reform measures.

Montenegro and Croatia signed a partnership agreement, concluding the meeting on the optimistic note that regional co-operation will improve once the post-election atmosphere in Serbia “calms down“.

Tomislav Nikolic pledged to work with everyone and conduct a policy of peace, stability and cooperation in the region – but his message was not enough to persuade several regional leaders to attend the ceremony. Overshadowed by a boycott of the ceremony by several regional leaders, the inauguration of President …