Республика Сербия
ON RUSSIA'S STAND REGARDING THE UNITY OF SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO
Unofficial translation from Russian
We consider that the creation of Serbia and Montenegro and the preservation by the state community of one international legal personality was in its time the optimal scheme for resolving inter-republic relations. Of course, determining the future, including the modalities of relations between the two republics, is a matter for the Serbs and Montenegrins themselves. As to Russia, we are interested in the state union of Serbia and Montenegro being strengthened and want to see in the state community a reliable partner.
We are disposed to help in every way the Serbia-Montenegro Union acquire firm positions in international affairs. Preserving the unity of the state entity is also important from the viewpoint of maintaining regional stability. It is only natural that in the framework of interstate relations with Serbia and Montenegro we do not rule out active cooperation with the republics which form the state community as well.