Kosovo, Albania and Croatia signed a declaration in Tirana on March 18, through which the countries commit to strengthening cooperation in the field of defense and security, a development that has prompted reactions in Serbia.

Following this trilateral declaration of cooperation, the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would urgently request detailed explanations from the Foreign Ministries of Albania and Croatia, reports Radio Free Europe.

According to Belgrade, Albania and Croatia, by signing this document, "took steps that undermine regional stability."

Authorities in Belgrade, which do not recognize Kosovo's statehood, said this initiative represents "open provocation and gross disregard for the reality on the ground."

"We expect urgent responses from Zagreb and Tirana on the true intentions of this dangerous type of security. Serbia will not allow unilateral actions that could jeopardize our territorial integrity, the security of citizens and peace in the region," the Serbian Foreign Ministry said in a response.

According to Serbia, the declaration of cooperation was the result of "a strategy aimed at isolating Serbia."

The agreement signed on Tuesday includes important points in the field of defense, including countering hybrid threats and strengthening strategic stability, and providing full support for Euro-Atlantic integration and regional defense.

The document was signed on Tuesday by the defense ministers of the three states, reports KosovaPress.

This agreement was said to aim to strengthen the defense capabilities of the three countries, increase cooperation in the defense industry, and improve military interoperability through joint education, training, and exercises, as well as improving military interoperability in the region.

Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, said that the goal of cooperation is not a threat to anyone, but a message to those who intend to threaten the region.

"The purpose of this cooperation is not to threaten anyone, but rather to send a message to those who aim to threaten security, peace and stability in the Western Balkans, as well as the security of our countries. Our three countries, which share common values ​​and interests, are united to confront any threat and danger that aims to destabilize the region," he said, broadcast KosovaPress.

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