“during the talks it is planned to discuss key areas of bilateral cooperation, implementation of joint projects and to exchange views on topical issues of the Balkan, European and international agenda,” – said in the Department of information and press of the Russian foreign Ministry.
the Russian foreign Ministry recalled that relations with Serbia have strategic partnership, enshrined in international declarations signed by the two presidents in Sochi on may 24, 2013. “Russian-Serbian relations are based on cultural-historical community, the unity of approaches and assessments of past and present. This is especially important in light of the 75th anniversary of the Victory over fascism, noted the diplomats. – The President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic and Serbian honor guard will participate in the events of the Victory day Parade in Moscow on 24 June 2020. In Serbia respect to the joint legacy of the world wars, the memory of Russian and Soviet soldiers who died for the freedom of our countries and of Europe as a whole. Memorial sites are maintained in good condition.”
in addition, the foreign Ministry drew attention that the Russian-Serbian exemplary cooperation and coordination manifested itself in effectively combating the pandemic coronavirus. “Experts of the Ministry of defense of Russia, who worked in Serbia from April 3 to may 16, carried out disinfection measures on 178 sites in 37 settlements, including processed 367 buildings and structures with a total area of over 1.6 million sq. m and 69 of the road sections (about 488 thousand sq m) took part in the treatment of over 800 patients, said diplomats. Interoperability in this field is carried out, including through specialized agencies, including the CPS”.
In the Department of information and press believe that commendable level of interaction with the Serbian side on the main points of the international agenda. “We note with satisfaction an independent and balanced foreign policy of Belgrade, the line of the Serbian leadership to foster mutually beneficial relations with all interested States, including Russia and other members of the Eurasian economic Union, – said the Minister. – Very saturated political dialogue between our countries. 4 Dec 2019, in Sochi, Vladimir Putin and Aleksandar Vucic discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation and international Affairs. 8 January 2020 in Istanbul on the sidelines of the ceremony of commissioning of the pipeline Turkish stream had a brief contact between Vladimir Putin and Aleksandar Vucic. April 2 and may 14, 2020 were telephone conversations between the two presidents. On a regular basis organize meetings of foreign Ministers, heads of ministries and departments. Welcome repeatedly reaffirmed Belgrade’s commitment to Serbia’s line on maintaining military neutrality, the development of relations with NATO and with the CSTO. This position makes an important contribution to peace and stability in the region and on the European continent. We will continue to provide support to Serbia on the basis of Security Council resolution 1244 of the UN in finding a solution to the Kosovo problem. We hope that the European Union is playing, according to the decision of the UN General Assembly, the role of the mediator in the dialogue with Pristina, will be impartial and well-intentioned to carry out their functions. Note that the Kosovo Albanian side is sabotaging the implementation of commitments, particularly in respect of the establishment of the Community of Serb municipalities in Kosovo”.
Diplomats noted the growth of trade-economic and investment cooperation with the Serbian side. “Rapidly developing cooperation in the energy sector, transport infrastructure, agriculture, industrial cooperation, – underline the foreign Ministry. – An important coordinating and guiding role of the Russian-Serbian intergovernmental Committee on trade, economic and scientific-technical cooperation, the last meeting under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Yuri Borisov and first Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of foreign Affairs of Serbia Ivica Dacic was held in Kazan on March 4-6”.
meanwhile, the Russian foreign Ministry and say that traditionally a prominent place in bilateral cooperation is culture. “With great success are the tours of Russian performers and art groups in Serbia, Russia gladly accept Serbian figures, – the diplomats. – Close dialogue is maintained on the line of the Russian and Serbian Orthodox churches.”
