Serbian National Movement (NPS) MP Aleksandar Ivanović stated today he doesn’t oppose the planned opening of an Albanian consulate in Bujanovac. He argues the core issue isn’t the consulate itself, but rather the perceived failure of the government to safeguard Serbian state interests. Ivanović suggested the government should be more proactive in protecting its national concerns. He did not elaborate on precisely what those interests are or how they are threatened by the consulate’s establishment. The statement comes amid ongoing debate regarding the potential impact of the consulate on the predominantly Serb population of Bujanovac and the wider Preševo Valley region. The opening of the consulate is intended to support the Albanian minority in Southern Serbia. Ivanović’s comments signal criticism of the current administration’s approach to regional politics and minority relations.