First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic received today Ambassador of the Russian Federation Alexandar Chepurin.

The meeting dealt with current issues concerning the bilateral relations and the activities planned for the upcoming period.

Ambassador Chepurin handed over the message of congratulations from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, to Minister Dacic, on the occasion of the latter's re-appointment as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

"Esteemed Mr. Minister, Dear Ivica,

I would like to congratulate you most cordially on your appointment as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia.

I am convinced that the ties between Russia and Serbia, based on profound historical tradition and broad common interests, will continue their dynamic development in different areas, for the benefit of our brotherly peoples.

I count on the further active and meaningful dialogue on a wide range of issues on the bilateral and international agendas.

Please accept, Mr. Minister, my best wishes for your good health, prosperity and successful discharge of your duties", says the message of congratulations from the Russian Foreign Minister.