First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic congratulated the Serbian national water polo team, the Serbian Olympic Committee and the Serbia Water Polo Federation on winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rio.

"It is my honour to congratulate you on winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rio. The fighting spirit and dignity you have shown, while representing your country, is remarkable.

I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart. I hope that the younger generations will look up to your success and competitive spirit. I am confident that the future has even greater achievements in store for you, making our citizens as proud as they are today," says the Foreign Minister's letter of congratulations.