Serbian Army Day marked in central town

KRUSEVAC Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said on Saturday that the Serbian Army (VS) was ready to respond to all security challenges. He added that the VS was there to secure support for peace in the region and that further army modernization and development of military cooperation were among Serbia's key priorities. Serbian Army Day marked in central town Speaking at the celebration of VS Day in the central town of Krusevac, Nikolic said that the day was marked to commemorate the beginning of the Second Serbian Uprising in Takovo - April 23, 1815 - a day which, from the state and military point of view, represents a historic milestone in the creation of the country's army. “The citizens of Serbia have great confidence in their army, which, building on the tradition and values acquired throughout history, has a clear vision for its development and for the defense of the country,” the Serbian president noted. He stressed that the breakthrough in the creation of the modern Serbian army was made by creating a modern doctrinal framework and a new system of training management, by carrying out a military education reform and army professionalization and by developing capacity to participate in multinational operations. The president also said that the introduction of religious service in the military had enabled VS members to fully exercise their right to freedom of religion, which had a positive impact on operational capability. “By engaging its (armed) forces, Serbia contributes to security, solving problems, and the preservation of peace, provides support for the achievement of other strategic objectives and enhances its reputation in the international community,” Nikolic said. He pointed out that Serbia's priorities included equipping its military units, particularly the air forces and air defense, with new and modernized weapons and military equipment. “Serbia is also working on the development of training systems, fostering its military cooperation and involvement in peacekeeping operations and increasing the standards of its members,” the president added. (Tanjug) Tanjug

Serbian Army Day marked in central town

Speaking at the celebration of VS Day in the central town of Kruševac, Nikolić said that the day was marked to commemorate the beginning of the Second Serbian Uprising in Takovo - April 23, 1815 - a day which, from the state and military point of view, represents a historic milestone in the creation of the country's army.

“The citizens of Serbia have great confidence in their army, which, building on the tradition and values acquired throughout history, has a clear vision for its development and for the defense of the country,” the Serbian president noted.

He stressed that the breakthrough in the creation of the modern Serbian army was made by creating a modern doctrinal framework and a new system of training management, by carrying out a military education reform and army professionalization and by developing capacity to participate in multinational operations.

The president also said that the introduction of religious service in the military had enabled VS members to fully exercise their right to freedom of religion, which had a positive impact on operational capability.

“By engaging its (armed) forces, Serbia contributes to security, solving problems, and the preservation of peace, provides support for the achievement of other strategic objectives and enhances its reputation in the international community,” Nikolić said.

He pointed out that Serbia's priorities included equipping its military units, particularly the air forces and air defense, with new and modernized weapons and military equipment.

“Serbia is also working on the development of training systems, fostering its military cooperation and involvement in peacekeeping operations and increasing the standards of its members,” the president added.