DEP:TADIC-KOSTUNICA-CALL TADIC DEMANDS THAT KOSTUNICA SCHEDULES GOVERNMENT SESSION 17:52 BELGRADE, Feb 6 (Tanjug) - Serbian President Boris Tadic on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica to schedule a regular government session, saying that no one can obstruct the operation of government organs due to party positions, Tadic's press service has announced.
"In order to preserve the stability of the country, it is necessary for all government institutions to do their jobs and no one can obstruct the operation of state organs due to party positions," a statement said, noting that "the government should work in the interest of the citizens." "It holds the executive powers and, according to the Constitution, determines and conducts policies. The work of the Serbian government cannot depend on anyone's good will, nor can the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia replace the Serbian government. Everyone has their constitutionally and legally defined obligations and competences," the statement said. "The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia can and should debate all major state issues and adopt decisions, but this should be preceeded by the obligatory opinion of the Serbian government," Tadic pointed out. (end) ljm/mb
