Selaković: Very good relations and cooperation between Serbia and Slovenia

Selaković said that it is of key interest for Serbia to preserve stability in the region and the orientation of all countries in the region towards more intensive cooperation. He especially emphasized the "mini Schengen" initiative, which aims to deepen the regional economic market in the Western Balkans and enable easier movement of people, goods, services and capital.

"We need peace and stability, and that is why we are implementing a positive regional agenda and cooperation in the economic field", Selaković said.

As he pointed out, the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, is very concerned that the region is connected through the economy, because that is how we strengthen the capacity to solve all other problems.

Speaking about the economic cooperation between Serbia and Slovenia, the head of Serbian diplomacy emphasized that Slovenia is one of our most important trade and economic partners and investors, and that, according to the data from the first three months, this year we have a chance to achieve record trade.

Selaković thanked for Slovenia's help in the process of European integration of Serbia, congratulated the upcoming takeover of the presidency of the EU Council and expressed the expectation that Slovenia will remain consistent in supporting the EU enlargement to the Western Balkans.

Minister Selaković underlined that Belgrade is fully committed to finding a long-term, lasting and sustainable solution to the issue of Kosovo and Metohija, in accordance with international law and the state and national interests of Serbia.

The interlocutors also spoke about the position of the Serbian national minority in Slovenia, and the head of Serbian diplomacy expressed the readiness of our country to open a Serbian cultural center in Ljubljana, expressing the desire for a Slovenian cultural center to be opened in Belgrade.
 
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