The President of Croatia, Zoran Milanović, has dismissed claims that Croatia, Albania and Kosovo are preparing an attack on Serbia as “nonsense,” stressing that it is difficult to build normal and friendly relations with people who spread such narratives.
“Croatia does not see anyone as an enemy, and I hope no one seriously sees us as an enemy either, except those who talk nonsense about Croatia, Albania and Kosovo preparing to attack Serbia. It is difficult to work with such people and build normal, friendly relations, which we aim for,” Milanović said during a speech marking the 35th anniversary of the founding of the 3rd Guards Brigade of the Croatian Army “Kune,” according to Klankosova.tv.
He added that Croatia wants to maintain peaceful and civilized relations with its neighbours, for mutual benefit.
“We know who we are, we know what we are capable of, we know we have no enemies, and we want to build peaceful and civilized relations in mutual and shared interest,” he said.
Speaking about regional relations, Milanović emphasized that in a world facing unpredictable developments, Croatia must first resolve its internal issues before addressing relations with neighbours.
“Croatia must take care of its own house and try to improve relations with its neighbours, with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the status of Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina,” he concluded.
