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Montenegrin Deputy Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic said a big step to improve relations between Belgrade and Podgorica would be the extradition of former high-ranking DPS official Svetozar Marovic, who was convicted of crimes in Montenegro.
“We request the extradition of Marovic and we believe that we must turn a new leaf in relations with Serbia, which is the closest to us in every way, both historically and traditionally and familiar, but certainly with other countries in the region. We are the new government “We want to start from scratch in intergovernmental relations,” Abazovic told N1 TV, Vijesti reports.
He claimed that Montenegro had submitted a new request for the extradition of Marovic, president of the former state union of Serbia and Montenegro, adding that he was “accused of the most serious crimes” and that “caused a lot of damage to the budget and the citizens of Montenegro” .
“We consider it appropriate for Serbia to carry out his extradition in a spirit of partnership and good relations,” added Abazovic.
Abazovic, who is the leader of the URA Civic Movement, said there was no objection from Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic that the withdrawal of Montenegro’s decision to expel the Serbian ambassador to Podgorica Vladimir Bozovic would decisively contribute to improving relations between the two. countries, and noted that the decision was made by the previous government.
“As for Bozovic, this government did not declare him an undesirable person, it happened before she was elected, although a week before, but I really don’t understand how anyone wants to blame us for the decisions made during the period when we were not in these” . functions, “added Abazovic.
He said Montenegro will appoint another ambassador to Serbia, because that is how it wants to convey the message that a new era in relations between the two countries has begun.
“Our hand has been extended and Serbian officials are more than welcome in Montenegro, as well as, I hope, we will have the opportunity to be their guests in Belgrade,” Abazovic said.
Regarding the tensions in Montenegro over the adoption of amendments to the Law on Religious Freedom, Abazovic said that it did not have to be the first law to be adopted by the new ruling majority, but that it certainly had to be among the first, given the great tensions that it caused last year. years in Montenegro, the large protests and the fact that it significantly affected the electoral results.
“With the aim of creating a more relaxed and relaxed atmosphere for 2021, we consider ourselves responsible for removing this item from the agenda,” said Abazović.
He added that the amendments to the Law introduced norms that significantly improve its text and place all religious communities in an equal position.
Abazovic stated that, had he been elected, the first law that the new majority would have adopted would have been that of the origin of property.
He added that he hopes the law will be passed in the spring and pave the way for the fight against corruption and crime.
DPS attempts to carry out a “coup”
Until recently, he accused Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic’s ruling DPS of attempting to carry out a “progressive coup” on Monday by trying to prevent the vacant parliamentary seat on the State Election Commission (SEC) from being filled.
“It is extremely illegal and unconstitutional, and criminal charges will be brought against all members of the SEC. This is unprecedented, not only in the democratic practice of Montenegro, but also in the world,” Abazovic said.
He noted that the new Montenegrin government has started to “dismantle the system” with changes in leadership positions in the security system.
“The process is open, in 15 days the government could not open all the things and change what a system has deposited for 30 years, but now the dismantling has started slowly,” said Abazović.
When asked if he was threatened by the announcement of a confrontation with crime and corruption, he replied in the affirmative.
“They are threatening me, but I would not address this issue on the principle of sacrificing myself. Let everyone continue to participate in activities that they believe will mean something to them or will bring them profit. It is impossible to bother me in that way,” Abazovic said. .
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