─ responsibility – is achieved through the commitment to implement the national security policy in accordance with the Constitution, law and international obligations. 4. Elements of National Security Policy Elements of national security policy include foreign policy, economic policy, defense policy, internal security policy, policy of protection of human and minority rights, social policy and policies in other areas of social life. 4.1. Foreign Policy The Republic of Serbia is permanently committed to democracy, individual freedoms, rule of law and free market. It is convinced that the stability and security of the entire international order can be achieved through cooperation, the preservation of democratic values and respect for international law. It is ready to provide its direct contribution to the development of peaceful and friendly relations, strengthening of institutions, respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, the development of economic cooperation and close cooperation in the field of security in Europe. The Republic of Serbia accepts common values of democratic societies, based on tolerance, respect for diversity and social justice, and thoroughly supports international and regional cooperation, as a model for harmonizing various interests and resolving disputes between nations, countries and cultures. Priority objectives of foreign policy in the protection of the interests of the Republic of Serbia are: persistence in diplomatic efforts to defend its constitutional order, the acceleration of the process of European integrations and the development of good neighborly relations and regional cooperation in the Western Balkans. Acting in accordance with the United Nations Charter and basic norms of international law, the Republic of Serbia will continue to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity using all available diplomatic and legal means. Together with the international community, the state authorities of the Republic of Serbia will continue to contribute to the creation of preconditions for the peaceful crisis 20