WASHINGTON DC -- Serbian Ambassador to Washington Marko Djurić says exclusively for B92.net that the inauguration of US President Joe Biden was very dignified.
Marko Djurić for B92.net: The inauguration was dignified; We will fight for Serbia
WASHINGTON DC -- Serbian Ambassador to Washington Marko Djurić says exclusively for B92.net that the inauguration of US President Joe Biden was very dignified.
Source: B92, Teodora Kostic
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"The inauguration itself was very dignified and completely peaceful. Considering that it took place only two weeks after the scenes of violence in the Congress, the inauguration was marked by an incomparably larger presence of representatives of practically all security forces," Djurić, who represented Serbia at the ceremony, told our portal.
It is estimated that nearly thirty thousand police officers, soldiers, members of the National Guard, the Secret Service, the FBI and other bodies were mobilized in the days immediately before and during the ceremony.
"The wider center of Washington was blocked by multiple rings of heavily armed special forces in war equipment in order to prevent possible new unpleasant surprises," Djurić pointed out.
When asked what the ceremony looked like due to the large number of members of the security forces, Djurić said that it was extremely well organized.
"The ceremony itself is in the organizational sense a supreme example of exceptional professionalism and commitment of the competent protocol structures and, even with the necessary and previously unusual epidemiological and security measures, it took place in a solemn spirit and at the level expected from one of the oldest and most monitored global ceremonies", he states.
According to Djurić, despite the riots in which protesters and supporters of former US President Donald Trump broke into the Capitol building, in Washington itself, one of the curiosities of which was almost unanimous electoral support for the new president in November, there are no indications of any serious daily functional problems.
"Throughout the United States, life is normal, without unrest and tensions, not counting the challenges posed by combating COVID-19, so the differences in relation to strategic topics are left to political institutions," says Djurić.
"I am convinced that we will establish excellent relations with the new administration as well"
When asked what Serbia can expect from the new administration, Djurić said that he was deeply convinced that excellent relations at the top state level would continue with the new administration.
"Having in mind the long-term acquaintance and mutual respect between President Vučić and President Biden, this very fact is a great resource for our country. I personally attended their earlier meetings and talks, which always took place in a great atmosphere, an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation. This is a much more intensive and long-lasting cooperation than was the case with any previous president of the United States, which has established another solid foundation for further improvement of our relations at all levels," he said.
Speaking about how much he had accomplished as the recently elected ambassador of Serbia to the United States, Djurić says that he has been in that position for only a month, but that he and his team are working intensively every day to strengthen relations between the two countries.
"My days are filled with meetings, talks and contacts, not only with officials of the State Department, Congress and the National Security Council, but also with people from the wider political and economic spectrum, public life, civil society, academia and culture, as well as with the Serbian community and associations of our diaspora", he said.
He adds that he will fight for every opportunity to intensify contacts with the highest American officials.
"I will do my best to improve the position of our country in local circles of power, to affirm our national interests while improving overall relations and strengthening ties with the United States, primarily in domains that are felt in everyday life of ordinary people, such as economy, education, science, thus building positions for greater political understanding", Djuric underlined.
He notes that during 2021, when we mark 140 years of mutual diplomatic relations, "we are looking for inspiration in the historical periods of the alliance, as opposed to negative and unpleasant episodes, believing that the period of the best possible relations between Serbia and the USA is yet to come."
"We will certainly try to present Serbia in a new, different and unique way," Djurić concluded for B92.net.
Che Che,
Well then, read Res. 1244 a few more times or whatever it takes to understand the subtleties of legal language.
(Mike, USA, 28 January 2021 05:38)
Che: I would not count on Serbia’s interpretation of UN Res 1244. After all, it is the English version that will be official and used in any court, and, btw, the constitutional lawyers that wrote the language for Res 1244 were Americans and Brits,who happen to be among the leading experts. So, good luck in court, also conducted in English. Ha, ha, ha.
(Mike, USA, 25 January 2021 21:01
Mikey, since you're so familiar with International Law, why don't you enlighten me with you expertise on Resolution 1244! I looked at it a few times, and I just don't see any addendum that state that you can steal land a create a country. Whether written by Americans and Brits, or Swahili's for that matter, the wording is pretty clear - self-government, and that's it.
(Chi, 26 January 2021 11:16)
AI,
I do agree with your statement “ The US owns every country it bombed”. However, I am a bit surprised you would admit that the US own Serbia since they have often dumped on Serbia.
(Mike, USA, 26 January 2021 07:06)
Che: I would not count on Serbia’s interpretation of UN Res 1244. After all, it is the English version that will be official and used in any court, and, btw, the constitutional lawyers that wrote the language for Res 1244 were Americans and Brits,who happen to be among the leading experts. So, good luck in court, also conducted in English. Ha, ha, ha.
(Mike, USA, 25 January 2021 21:01)
Hey Dragoljub you are a wee bit unhinged.
‘Go unto all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.’
Who said this? Answer, Jesus Christ.
So if the Serb church never went anywhere to spread the Gospel, they are not really following our Lord’s command and if they are not following our Lord’s commands they are not really His true church.
The Catholic Church is the true Church founded by Christ. One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic (the 4 marks of the true Church)
Also, read the parable of the weeds and the wheat... both will be allowed to grow together until judgement day, then God will sort them out.
(Mir, 25 January 2021 19:58)
Mr. Djuric, I would not count on President Biden to help Serbia, after all Biden was one of the biggest hawks and was in favor of bombing Serbia. Also, Biden knows that Vucic and Dacic were Milosevic’s lap dogs and would do anything to please Slobo. You should also be aware, Biden and others that were in the US government back in 1999, have long memories. They still believe Serbia must pay war reparations to Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia and Kosovo for the damage done to them as a result of Serbia’s aggression towards them.
(Mike, USA, 21 January 2021 21:51)
Mikey, Kosovo is legally (1244) Serbian, so why would they pay reparations to themselves???
(Chi, 25 January 2021 14:08)
Does the Serb Patriarch have the power you think the Pope has?
( Sam’s Uncle )
Slavic Christian Eastern Orthodoxy has NEVER ventured out into the world to enslave humanity, take over and steal other peoples home lands, torture - rape - ethnic cleanse - rob of all earthly possessions and horrifically murder innocent humanity ! So what power do you question our Christian Eastern Orthodox spiritual Leader poses , is it Mortal or Divine power ? I will assume the NAZI Roman Catholic Empire has the Mortal power as history will prove me correctly, just look at the last century alone how much death and destruction was caused by NAZI Roman Catholic Empire ! So you think Mr. Wonderful Biden is not going to rule by direction of Vatican ?
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 23 January 2021 02:14)
(Mike, USA, 21 January 2021 21:51)
USA will be paying reparations to the black slaves.
There was talks during the election campaign that each black to be awarded $350,000.
USA actually owns every country they bombed the past 70 years reparation.
USA very existence is the reason why there is pain and suffering in the world. Their very existence brings nothing positive to the world.
(Al, 23 January 2021 01:23)
Dragoljub,
You seem to think the Pope will decide when, again, to bomb Serbia. In the US we have the separation of church and state, so you need not worry, Pope Francis does not have his finger on the nuclear button and, btw, he is not the US Secretary of Defense. Does the Serb Patriarch have the power you think the Pope has?
(Sam’s Uncle, 22 January 2021 15:24)
Just reading all these retard albo and USA idiots comments, one thing I can add is that Biden is Roman Catholic and now the Vatican has the finger on USA atomic weapons arsenal so will be interesting the near future ???
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 22 January 2021 13:52)
Poor Albos they really think the US is their "friend" LOL. How stupid are these people? I have no instrument that could provide an accurate figure. Djuric is only playing a game you halfwits.
Every time I think these Albos cannot get any stupider they prove me wrong ha, ha,ha.
(sj, 22 January 2021 11:47)
We will fight for Serbia.
Man you are talking nonsense.
America just blows and Serbia is gone.
How did yore fight go for Kosovo, not to well you say even got arrested their hmm.
(Lenard, 22 January 2021 02:41)
Marko djuric I got news for you and those nationals Serbs I don’t know what you doing in Washington trying to build relationships with USA 🇺🇸 when you’re allie is Russia 🇷🇺 and China 🇨🇳 both dictatorship just like you in serbia 🇷🇸, and you have no 140 years relationships with USA they bombarded you in 1999 or you must forgot I will remind you , and Usa 🇺🇸 is always on Albania 🇦🇱 side no matter what you do , your a Serb they know you very well what kind of history you have and it’s not that good at all only lies and lies the end peace ✌
(Tim, 22 January 2021 02:18)
Just remember in September you and Dacic had a party for Grenell and joked and laughed for motorway in Kosovo that got named after his son.
And made plenty of rude comments about Bill Clinton statue in Kosovo. I bet you aren’t laughing now are you.
(The Truth, 22 January 2021 00:38)
Mr. Djuric, I would not count on President Biden to help Serbia, after all Biden was one of the biggest hawks and was in favor of bombing Serbia. Also, Biden knows that Vucic and Dacic were Milosevic’s lap dogs and would do anything to please Slobo. You should also be aware, Biden and others that were in the US government back in 1999, have long memories. They still believe Serbia must pay war reparations to Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia and Kosovo for the damage done to them as a result of Serbia’s aggression towards them.
(Mike, USA, 21 January 2021 21:51)
We will fight for Serbia.
Man you are talking nonsense.
America just blows and Serbia is gone.
How did yore fight go for Kosovo, not to well you say even got arrested their hmm.
(Lenard, 22 January 2021 02:41)
Mr. Djuric, I would not count on President Biden to help Serbia, after all Biden was one of the biggest hawks and was in favor of bombing Serbia. Also, Biden knows that Vucic and Dacic were Milosevic’s lap dogs and would do anything to please Slobo. You should also be aware, Biden and others that were in the US government back in 1999, have long memories. They still believe Serbia must pay war reparations to Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia and Kosovo for the damage done to them as a result of Serbia’s aggression towards them.
(Mike, USA, 21 January 2021 21:51)
Marko djuric I got news for you and those nationals Serbs I don’t know what you doing in Washington trying to build relationships with USA 🇺🇸 when you’re allie is Russia 🇷🇺 and China 🇨🇳 both dictatorship just like you in serbia 🇷🇸, and you have no 140 years relationships with USA they bombarded you in 1999 or you must forgot I will remind you , and Usa 🇺🇸 is always on Albania 🇦🇱 side no matter what you do , your a Serb they know you very well what kind of history you have and it’s not that good at all only lies and lies the end peace ✌
(Tim, 22 January 2021 02:18)
Just remember in September you and Dacic had a party for Grenell and joked and laughed for motorway in Kosovo that got named after his son.
And made plenty of rude comments about Bill Clinton statue in Kosovo. I bet you aren’t laughing now are you.
(The Truth, 22 January 2021 00:38)
Dragoljub,
You seem to think the Pope will decide when, again, to bomb Serbia. In the US we have the separation of church and state, so you need not worry, Pope Francis does not have his finger on the nuclear button and, btw, he is not the US Secretary of Defense. Does the Serb Patriarch have the power you think the Pope has?
(Sam’s Uncle, 22 January 2021 15:24)
Poor Albos they really think the US is their "friend" LOL. How stupid are these people? I have no instrument that could provide an accurate figure. Djuric is only playing a game you halfwits.
Every time I think these Albos cannot get any stupider they prove me wrong ha, ha,ha.
(sj, 22 January 2021 11:47)
Just reading all these retard albo and USA idiots comments, one thing I can add is that Biden is Roman Catholic and now the Vatican has the finger on USA atomic weapons arsenal so will be interesting the near future ???
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 22 January 2021 13:52)
Does the Serb Patriarch have the power you think the Pope has?
( Sam’s Uncle )
Slavic Christian Eastern Orthodoxy has NEVER ventured out into the world to enslave humanity, take over and steal other peoples home lands, torture - rape - ethnic cleanse - rob of all earthly possessions and horrifically murder innocent humanity ! So what power do you question our Christian Eastern Orthodox spiritual Leader poses , is it Mortal or Divine power ? I will assume the NAZI Roman Catholic Empire has the Mortal power as history will prove me correctly, just look at the last century alone how much death and destruction was caused by NAZI Roman Catholic Empire ! So you think Mr. Wonderful Biden is not going to rule by direction of Vatican ?
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 23 January 2021 02:14)
(Mike, USA, 21 January 2021 21:51)
USA will be paying reparations to the black slaves.
There was talks during the election campaign that each black to be awarded $350,000.
USA actually owns every country they bombed the past 70 years reparation.
USA very existence is the reason why there is pain and suffering in the world. Their very existence brings nothing positive to the world.
(Al, 23 January 2021 01:23)
AI,
I do agree with your statement “ The US owns every country it bombed”. However, I am a bit surprised you would admit that the US own Serbia since they have often dumped on Serbia.
(Mike, USA, 26 January 2021 07:06)
Che: I would not count on Serbia’s interpretation of UN Res 1244. After all, it is the English version that will be official and used in any court, and, btw, the constitutional lawyers that wrote the language for Res 1244 were Americans and Brits,who happen to be among the leading experts. So, good luck in court, also conducted in English. Ha, ha, ha.
(Mike, USA, 25 January 2021 21:01)
Hey Dragoljub you are a wee bit unhinged.
‘Go unto all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.’
Who said this? Answer, Jesus Christ.
So if the Serb church never went anywhere to spread the Gospel, they are not really following our Lord’s command and if they are not following our Lord’s commands they are not really His true church.
The Catholic Church is the true Church founded by Christ. One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic (the 4 marks of the true Church)
Also, read the parable of the weeds and the wheat... both will be allowed to grow together until judgement day, then God will sort them out.
(Mir, 25 January 2021 19:58)
Che Che,
Well then, read Res. 1244 a few more times or whatever it takes to understand the subtleties of legal language.
(Mike, USA, 28 January 2021 05:38)
Mr. Djuric, I would not count on President Biden to help Serbia, after all Biden was one of the biggest hawks and was in favor of bombing Serbia. Also, Biden knows that Vucic and Dacic were Milosevic’s lap dogs and would do anything to please Slobo. You should also be aware, Biden and others that were in the US government back in 1999, have long memories. They still believe Serbia must pay war reparations to Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia and Kosovo for the damage done to them as a result of Serbia’s aggression towards them.
(Mike, USA, 21 January 2021 21:51)
Mikey, Kosovo is legally (1244) Serbian, so why would they pay reparations to themselves???
(Chi, 25 January 2021 14:08)
Che: I would not count on Serbia’s interpretation of UN Res 1244. After all, it is the English version that will be official and used in any court, and, btw, the constitutional lawyers that wrote the language for Res 1244 were Americans and Brits,who happen to be among the leading experts. So, good luck in court, also conducted in English. Ha, ha, ha.
(Mike, USA, 25 January 2021 21:01
Mikey, since you're so familiar with International Law, why don't you enlighten me with you expertise on Resolution 1244! I looked at it a few times, and I just don't see any addendum that state that you can steal land a create a country. Whether written by Americans and Brits, or Swahili's for that matter, the wording is pretty clear - self-government, and that's it.
(Chi, 26 January 2021 11:16)
Poor Albos they really think the US is their "friend" LOL. How stupid are these people? I have no instrument that could provide an accurate figure. Djuric is only playing a game you halfwits.
Every time I think these Albos cannot get any stupider they prove me wrong ha, ha,ha.
(sj, 22 January 2021 11:47)
We will fight for Serbia.
Man you are talking nonsense.
America just blows and Serbia is gone.
How did yore fight go for Kosovo, not to well you say even got arrested their hmm.
(Lenard, 22 January 2021 02:41)
Just reading all these retard albo and USA idiots comments, one thing I can add is that Biden is Roman Catholic and now the Vatican has the finger on USA atomic weapons arsenal so will be interesting the near future ???
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 22 January 2021 13:52)
Mr. Djuric, I would not count on President Biden to help Serbia, after all Biden was one of the biggest hawks and was in favor of bombing Serbia. Also, Biden knows that Vucic and Dacic were Milosevic’s lap dogs and would do anything to please Slobo. You should also be aware, Biden and others that were in the US government back in 1999, have long memories. They still believe Serbia must pay war reparations to Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia and Kosovo for the damage done to them as a result of Serbia’s aggression towards them.
(Mike, USA, 21 January 2021 21:51)
Marko djuric I got news for you and those nationals Serbs I don’t know what you doing in Washington trying to build relationships with USA 🇺🇸 when you’re allie is Russia 🇷🇺 and China 🇨🇳 both dictatorship just like you in serbia 🇷🇸, and you have no 140 years relationships with USA they bombarded you in 1999 or you must forgot I will remind you , and Usa 🇺🇸 is always on Albania 🇦🇱 side no matter what you do , your a Serb they know you very well what kind of history you have and it’s not that good at all only lies and lies the end peace ✌
(Tim, 22 January 2021 02:18)
Just remember in September you and Dacic had a party for Grenell and joked and laughed for motorway in Kosovo that got named after his son.
And made plenty of rude comments about Bill Clinton statue in Kosovo. I bet you aren’t laughing now are you.
(The Truth, 22 January 2021 00:38)
Does the Serb Patriarch have the power you think the Pope has?
( Sam’s Uncle )
Slavic Christian Eastern Orthodoxy has NEVER ventured out into the world to enslave humanity, take over and steal other peoples home lands, torture - rape - ethnic cleanse - rob of all earthly possessions and horrifically murder innocent humanity ! So what power do you question our Christian Eastern Orthodox spiritual Leader poses , is it Mortal or Divine power ? I will assume the NAZI Roman Catholic Empire has the Mortal power as history will prove me correctly, just look at the last century alone how much death and destruction was caused by NAZI Roman Catholic Empire ! So you think Mr. Wonderful Biden is not going to rule by direction of Vatican ?
(Dragoljub Djurkovic, 23 January 2021 02:14)
(Mike, USA, 21 January 2021 21:51)
USA will be paying reparations to the black slaves.
There was talks during the election campaign that each black to be awarded $350,000.
USA actually owns every country they bombed the past 70 years reparation.
USA very existence is the reason why there is pain and suffering in the world. Their very existence brings nothing positive to the world.
(Al, 23 January 2021 01:23)
Che: I would not count on Serbia’s interpretation of UN Res 1244. After all, it is the English version that will be official and used in any court, and, btw, the constitutional lawyers that wrote the language for Res 1244 were Americans and Brits,who happen to be among the leading experts. So, good luck in court, also conducted in English. Ha, ha, ha.
(Mike, USA, 25 January 2021 21:01
Mikey, since you're so familiar with International Law, why don't you enlighten me with you expertise on Resolution 1244! I looked at it a few times, and I just don't see any addendum that state that you can steal land a create a country. Whether written by Americans and Brits, or Swahili's for that matter, the wording is pretty clear - self-government, and that's it.
(Chi, 26 January 2021 11:16)
Mr. Djuric, I would not count on President Biden to help Serbia, after all Biden was one of the biggest hawks and was in favor of bombing Serbia. Also, Biden knows that Vucic and Dacic were Milosevic’s lap dogs and would do anything to please Slobo. You should also be aware, Biden and others that were in the US government back in 1999, have long memories. They still believe Serbia must pay war reparations to Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia and Kosovo for the damage done to them as a result of Serbia’s aggression towards them.
(Mike, USA, 21 January 2021 21:51)
Mikey, Kosovo is legally (1244) Serbian, so why would they pay reparations to themselves???
(Chi, 25 January 2021 14:08)
Dragoljub,
You seem to think the Pope will decide when, again, to bomb Serbia. In the US we have the separation of church and state, so you need not worry, Pope Francis does not have his finger on the nuclear button and, btw, he is not the US Secretary of Defense. Does the Serb Patriarch have the power you think the Pope has?
(Sam’s Uncle, 22 January 2021 15:24)
Che: I would not count on Serbia’s interpretation of UN Res 1244. After all, it is the English version that will be official and used in any court, and, btw, the constitutional lawyers that wrote the language for Res 1244 were Americans and Brits,who happen to be among the leading experts. So, good luck in court, also conducted in English. Ha, ha, ha.
(Mike, USA, 25 January 2021 21:01)
Hey Dragoljub you are a wee bit unhinged.
‘Go unto all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.’
Who said this? Answer, Jesus Christ.
So if the Serb church never went anywhere to spread the Gospel, they are not really following our Lord’s command and if they are not following our Lord’s commands they are not really His true church.
The Catholic Church is the true Church founded by Christ. One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic (the 4 marks of the true Church)
Also, read the parable of the weeds and the wheat... both will be allowed to grow together until judgement day, then God will sort them out.
(Mir, 25 January 2021 19:58)
AI,
I do agree with your statement “ The US owns every country it bombed”. However, I am a bit surprised you would admit that the US own Serbia since they have often dumped on Serbia.
(Mike, USA, 26 January 2021 07:06)
Che Che,
Well then, read Res. 1244 a few more times or whatever it takes to understand the subtleties of legal language.
(Mike, USA, 28 January 2021 05:38)