Vucevic: New gov't to be comprised of some current ministers and many new names

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker PM and Serbian Progressive Party leader Milos Vucevic said on Thursday the next government would be comprised of some current ministers as well as many new names.

"I think there are people in the current government who deserve to remain ministers, and there are positions where changes are needed. I believe there will be many new people," Vucevic said in an appearance on Pink TV, adding that the number of ministries would remain the same as any change would require amendments to the Law on the Government and Ministries.

He said Serbia would get a new government by April 18 and added that, if he was PM-designate, he would avoid forming a cabinet on Good Thursday or Good Friday.

Vucevic said he had spoken with PM-Designate Djuro Macut on several occasions and that he was ready to share his experiences with his successor.

He also said he believed the new government would bring new energy and new optimism and that Macut was the best solution not only in terms of his professional resume but also as someone who was capable of establishing much-needed dialogue with all interested parties.