Foreign Minister of Nicaragua Samuel Santos Lopez is paying an official visit to the Republic of Serbia, from 23 to 25 October 2013. In addition to having discussions with Foreign Minister Mrkic, he will also meet with Prime Minister I. Dacic, the representatives of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Serbian Parliament, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management D. Glamocic and President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce Z. Sertic. Foreign Minister Lopez will also give a lecture at Megatrend University.

During the talks, the two Ministers exchanged views on issues of primary concern to both countries. In this regard, our gratitude and appreciation was expressed for the consistent position of Nicaragua regarding the non-recognition of Kosovo's UDI. The possibilities of improving the overall bilateral cooperation were also discussed, particularly in terms of contractual and economic relations.

The visit of Foreign Minister Lopez comes in the context of Serbia's commitment to renew and promote the cooperation with the countries of Central and South America, especially taking into account the positive historical legacy of joint action within the Non-Aligned Movement.