First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic, who is on a bilateral visit to the United Arab Emirates, met today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

In a cordial and friendly meeting, both sides noted a high level of bilateral relations and cooperation, and agreed on their further reinforcement and promotion.

Minister Dacic underlined his satisfaction over the level of contacts exchanged at the high and highest levels alike, and over the upswing recorded in the two countries' economic cooperation. The Minister also reaffirmed the readiness of Serbia to further strengthen and expand overall cooperation in all areas.

The meeting also highlighted satisfaction that the past period witnessed the signing of many important bilateral agreements pertaining to numerous areas.

The two Ministers discussed the convening of the first session of the Joint Committee on Serbia-UAE cooperation, to be held in Belgrade in mid-November.

Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized that the visit of Serbia's Foreign Minister was a confirmation of the two countries' friendship and partnership, reiterating the readiness of his country to build excellent bilateral relations with the Republic of Serbia.

In today's meeting, the Foreign Ministers of Serbia and the UAE agreed to abolish a visa requirement for citizens of Serbia travelling to that country.