Podgorica, 28 November (STA) - President Janez Drnovsek has reiterated his
advocacy of a union of two independent countries in place of the current
Serbia-Montenegro in talks with Montenegrin PM Milo Djukanovic and
Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapic.
It would make sense to revive this idea, Drnovsek said, reiterating the
stance that he took in talks earlier on Monday with Montenegrin President
Filip Vujanovic, according to sources in the Slovenian delegation.
This process could have a beneficial impact on the situation in
Montenegro, Drnovsek told Djukanovic. In talks with Speaker Krivokapic,
Drnovsek said this is a possible step towards a stable and long-term
solution.
Meanwhile, Krivokapic is reported as having said that the development of
democracy in Montenegro is connected with the path towards independence.
He also drew parallels with the situation in Slovenia prior to its
declaration of independence.
Drnovsek's talks also touched on Kosovo, as the president's visit provoked
protests in Podgorica today against his endorsement of Kosovo independence.
His visit moreover received a lukewarm response from PM Janez Jansa, who
said that after talks with Serbia-Montenegro President Svetozar Marovic,
"I do not expect any negative consequences to arise from this visit."
"Marovic told me his side would also try to draw the most positive results
from it," PM Jansa said. He also stressed that positive solutions are being
considered upon the referendum on the status of Montenegro, most likely to
take place next year.
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