First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic met today in Belgrade with Mr. Peter Szijjarto, Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

In the open and friendly talks, the two Ministers affirmed the high level of bilateral relations. Both sides estimated that the fourth joint session of the Governments of Serbia and Hungary, to take place in Budapest by the end of the year, would contribute to the further promotion of cooperation with the aim of ensuring energy stability and improving infrastructure, as well as in the context of other areas of mutual interest.

Views were also exchanged on regional and international topical issues.

The next meeting between the two Ministers will be held as soon as 11 October in Budapest in the context of the V4 Annual Ministerial Meeting.