The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Selaković, has discussed in New York today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov.

Selaković emphasized that the relations of Serbia and Russia were honest, open and traditionally friendly which was evidenced by exceptionally good cooperation in all fields.

He highlighted the constant strengthening of the political cooperation, to which, according to Minister’s words, great contribution were regular meetings at the top and high level. Selaković especially put focus on excellent relations of presidents Aleksandar Vučić and Vladimir Putin as the ones of special importance for the comprehensive cooperation.

The Serbian Foreign Minister indicated also to very good communication realized by the two ministries of foreign affairs reminding about the visit of Minister Lavrov to Serbia and his visit to Russia and invited the Russian Foreign Minister to the official visit to Serbia.

The interlocutors discussed the situation in the Western Balkans region as well as the forthcoming session of the Security Council dedicated to the regular report of the UN General Secretary on the operation of the UNMIK Mission in K&M.

On this occasion as well, Selaković thanked for the selfless and principled support of Russia to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia. He emphasized also the importance of strong support of Russia to our country’s and national interests in international fora, especially in the UN and Security Council.

Furthermore, Selaković informed his Russian colleague on the situation in K&M and the most recent unilateral activities and provocations of Priština, thanking for the manner in which the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the latest entrance of special forces of Priština’s police to the north of the province.

The interlocutors discussed also the situation with the pandemic in both countries as well as about further cooperation in the fight against coronavirus and initiated production of “Sputnik B” vaccine in Serbia.

Selaković mentioned that he hoped that Minister Lavrov and Russian delegation would take part at the summit in Belgrade on the occasion of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the First conference of the Non-Allied Movement adding that it would be a great opportunity for their new bilateral meeting.