First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic received today a message of congratulation from Slovenian Foreign Minister Karl Erjavec on the occasion of forming the new Serbian Government.

"Allow me to sincerely congratulate on your re-appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia.

The Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Serbia have so far achieved significant results, which is a good starting point for our future cooperation. I am confident that the cooperation between our diplomatic representatives will contribute to the continuing and deepening partner relations between our two countries.

I believe that the Republic of Serbia will successfully advance on its path towards the European Union, and it can count on further support from Slovenia on this matter.

Honourable Mr. Minister, I wish you plenty of success and personal pleasure in performing this demanding and responsible job that has been entrusted to you, and I extend to you my sincere respect," says the Slovenian Foreign Minister's congratulatory message.