Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic welcomed today, together with Defence Minister Zoran Djordjevic, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mr. Dmitry Rogozin.

Minister Dacic wished a warm welcome to DPM of the Russian Government Rogozin, thanking him for attending the formal reception on the occasion of the assumption of duties by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

In the cordial talks with DPM Rogozin, it was jointly noted that cooperation between the two countries was exceptionally good and that the coming period should aim to explore avenues for the promotion of economic relations. It was underlined that Russia and Serbia were tied by a friendship between the two peoples as well as by the economic relations which were given an additional impetus in recent years.free of prejudice, a community which respects and embraces diversity, for the knowledge and respect of differences between us is what enriches our spirit and empowers us.May the upcoming holidays bring us all good health, joy, happiness to our families, but also wisdom to jointly respond to the challenges of our times", says the congratulatory message by Minister Dacic.