Dinkic's statement came as a surprise because it followed a visit by EC External Relations Commissioner Chris Patten, who was told by Serbian and Montenegrin customs officials that negotiations were going well.
Declaraţia lui Dinkic a reprezentat o surpriză deoarece a urmat unei vizite a Comisarului pentru Relaţii Externe al CE Chris Patten, căruia oficialii vamali din Serbia şi Muntenegru i-au spus că negocierile se desfăşoară fără probleme.