Vucic congratulates Milatovic on election victory

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Monday congratulated Jakov Milatovic on his election as new president of Montenegro.

Vucic expressed the belief Milatovic would demonstrate firm willingness to ensure life in peace and progress to citizens of Montenegro, the presidential press office said in a statement.

"You will always have a dependable partner in Serbia in development of political dialogue and strengthening of economic cooperation between the two countries, as well as firm support for a peaceful and stable Balkans," Vucic wrote in a congratulatory message to Milatovic.

Milatovic won 60 pct of votes in Montenegro's run-off presidential elections on Sunday, defeating Milo Djukanovic.