Draskovic says in his message that under the Constitutional Charter the legal continuity of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro belongs to Serbia, but that neither the Constitutional Charter nor the referendum can decide on what is an older and more important issue - the unique feelings which the Serbian and Montenegrin peoples have towards one another, "in Serbia, Montenegro, and throughout the world".
Serbian President Boris Tadic on Saturday congratulated the Montenegrin state leadership on the declaration of independence but did not attend yesterday's ceremony of declaration of independence due to other commitments.
Along with Tadic, Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and Parliament Speaker Predrag Markovic were also invited to the ceremony, but their press offices did not report why they did not show up.
The European Union Presidency issued a statement on Saturday saying that it had taken note of the declaration of Montenegro's independence and that it would decide on its future steps at a meeting of its foreign ministers in Luxembourg on June 12.
The EU also called on Belgrade and Podgorica to establish a direct and constructive relationship regarding their future relations and said that it was willing to support their dialogue. It also urged the Montenegrin government and opposition to start dialogue and constructive cooperation in the implementation of political, social and economic reforms.
NATO on Sunday issued a statement saying that it had taken note of the declaration on Montenegro's independence and called on Belgrade and Podgorica to launch talks on outstanding issues. The alliance said that it remained committed to continuing good relations with both countries and to the Euro-Atlantic future of the entire Balkans.