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

The Serbian side expressed gratitude to the Russian Federation for its firm and consistent support to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia, its persistent and strict adherence to UNSC Resolution 1244 (1999), as well as for its efforts to resolve the issue of Kosovo and Metohija through dialogue and readiness of both sides for compromise.

The officials noted with pleasure a high-quality political dialogue and bilateral cooperation in all areas, including the cooperation and mutual support in international organizations.

In the meeting, the collocutors also discussed activities and plans for further development of the bilateral cooperation in the period to come.