Govoreći na zajedničkoj pres-konferenciji s ministrom vanjskih poslova Vukom Draškovićem, on je izjavio da predstojeći mandat Srbije za tu zemlju ne predstavlja samo izazov i odgovornost, nego i mogućnost demonstriranja vodeće pozicije i u regionu i u Evropi.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic, he said Serbia's upcoming term of office is not only a challenge and responsibility for the country, but also an opportunity to demonstrate a leading position both in the region and in Europe.