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Possibility for boosting exports of agricultural products to Russia

Belgrade, 16 October 2014

Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic expressed gratitude to the Russian Federation today for having understanding for the European course of Serbia and for respecting its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Speaking at a joint press conference with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin at the Palace of Serbia, Vucic stated that our country is on the path towards the EU and it will not give it up.

He recalled that Serbia will chair the OSCE in 2015, and underlined that our country will show that it is able to act towards resolving crises in the world.

The Serbian Prime Minister stated that the Serbian government has not and will not impose sanctions on Russia, and pointed out that our country has shown to be a friend of Russia even in these difficult moments.

Aleksandar Vucic

Serbia will not give up its path towards the EU, reiterated Vucic, and thanked Russia for not putting pressure on our country regarding this issue and for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia.

He pointed out that Serbia and Russia will resolve all issues in the field of energy in a partnership mode.

The Prime Minister confirmed that Putin accepted his petition for export to Russia of a number of Fiat vehicles produced in Kragujevac.

Vucic said that Serbia also expects beneficial terms for the export of dairy products to Russia, and reiterated that the commodity exchange between the two countries is recording a growth.

He also expressed gratitude to Russia for the humanitarian assistance that is sent to our country during the devastating floods in May this year.

Vladimir Putin

Putin said that Serbia and Russia have firm ties at the political level, and reiterated that Moscow's position on the issue of Kosovo-Metohija will not change, and that Russia expects a constructive dialogue with the OSCE once Serbia takes over the chairmanship.

The Russian President said that the trade and economic relations between the two countries are developing very well.

He repeated that Serbia can take advantage of this favourable moment to increase exports of agricultural products to Russia, and highlighted agriculture as an area with great prospects for cooperation.

If the agreements signed today are implemented, he said, then the export of Serbian products can increase from $130 million to $500 million in a very short time.

According to Putin, this is beneficial for the Serbian economy, it will create jobs, but it is also useful for Russia.

Putin said that he spoke today with Serbian officials about the development of the Serbian agricultural sector together with producers from Russia and the Western Europe.