Brigadier says NATO, Serbia closer than people think

“I think the citizens of Serbia are not fully aware of how much we work on and achieve though our partnership,” Romano is quoted as telling the Demostat portal.

He recalled that Serbia is in NATO’s Partnership for Peace (PfP) program and the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council and is involved in the Science for Peace and Security program. The Brigadier said that NATO and Serbia have conducted more than 1,000 joint activities over the past 17 years, both military and otherwise.

According to Romano, a stable Kosovo is crucially important to the stability of the region and security of the Alliance, adding that peace and stability in Kosovo have been a priority for NATO for more than 20 years. “We continue providing support to a safe and secure environment in Kosovo,” he said.

He said that scientists from NATO member states and Serbia have worked together on a large number of projects, sharing experiences and expanding limits through technological and scientific achievements to bring a better and safer future for the benefit of everyone.

“Serbia and NATO are much closer than it seems at first glance,” Romano said adding that Serbia is a respected, important and valued NATO partner.