Serbia's strength lies in unity of people, state, and army, says Defense Minister

Serbia's enduring strength is fundamentally rooted in the cohesive unity of its people, state, and armed forces, declared Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić during a ceremony at the School of National Defense. The event marked the completion of advanced studies for officers, underscoring the importance of national security and defense preparedness.

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Through our entire history, the unity of the people, the state, and the army has been the main pillar of internal stability, a reliable means of deterrence, and the strongest guarantee for the defense of the homeland.

Gašić presented replicas of medieval Serbian swords to graduates, symbolizing a connection to historical heritage and military tradition. He reiterated that throughout Serbian history, the synergy between the populace, the government, and the military has served as the primary pillar of internal stability, a reliable deterrent, and the most steadfast guarantee for defending the homeland.

Serbia remains steadfastly committed to a policy of military neutrality, Gašić affirmed. However, he stressed the nation's readiness to engage in cooperation with other countries, provided it aligns with Serbia's own interests. This approach aims to bolster global, regional, and national security. The minister pointed to the Serbian Armed Forces' consistent contribution to maintaining peace through participation in United Nations and European Union peacekeeping operations as tangible proof of the country's commitment to its publicly stated principles.

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Serbia consistently remains committed to a policy of military neutrality, but is ready to cooperate with other countries, in line with its own interests, contributing to strengthening global, regional and national security.

The School of National Defense's High Studies in Security and Defense program saw 23 graduates this year. These included individuals from various state administration bodies and Serbian government services, as well as representatives from the defense ministries and armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Namibia, and a member of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska.

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The contribution of the Serbian Army to preserving peace through participation in United Nations and European Union peacekeeping operations best confirms that we truly stand behind the principles we publicly promote.