Serbian Minister for Diaspora Srdjan Sreckovic stated that the constitution of the parliament of the diaspora and Serbs in the region is expected which will be the symbol of unity of the state and the Serbian citizens living abroad in spite of their national and religious affiliation.

"The diaspora parliament will be another indicator of our determination to build the closest possible relations with diaspora and Serbs in the region," Sreckovic said in an interview for Tanjug, adding that it is important that the establishing of the institution is defined by law and that the future parliament will in no way include any kind of ideological commitment or specific political program.

According to him, the 2009 goal of the Ministry for Diaspora was creation of institutionalized mechanisms for the implementation of the policy in relation to diaspora and the Serbs in the region.

"The council for relations with the Serbs in the region should offer unambiguous support to our compatriots in reaching their international standards and guaranteed rights which refer to the political, cultural, economic and religious rights," Sreckovic said. He added that this is a way to encourage the development of good neighborly relations and regional cooperation, bearing in mind Serbia's strategic goal to become the economic and political leader in the West Balkans.