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Support of Russia to defence of territorial integrity, sovereignty of Serbia
Belgrade,
12 December 2016
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic stated late today that Serbia is very grateful to the Russian Federation for its great support and assistance when it comes to the territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Sergey Lavrov and Ivica Dacic
Author:
Fonet
Speaking at a joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov at the Palace of Serbia, Dacic said that Russia has never exerted pressure on Serbia, nor has its Foreign Minister ever come to Belgrade to do that, but rather he was always ready to help Serbia.
I think I speak on behalf of the whole nation and Serbia - without Russia it is impossible to protect our territorial integrity and sovereignty, Dacic stated.
He said that this means that Serbia will never be an anti-Russian state, such as some other countries that have become so, and will not join sanctions and other measures against Russia, and that Serbia will not become a member of NATO.
Our desire to be a member of the European Union has absolutely nothing to do with relations with Russia and we will not allow anybody to turn that into an anti-Russian position, he stated.
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that Lavrov has done so much for Serbia and the Serbian people as a whole that for that reason he is one of the most favourite guests in Belgrade.
Dacic announced that Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic will visit Moscow on 21 December, where he will reach an agreement with Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Sergey Shoygu that will significantly strengthen the defence power of Serbia.
I think I speak on behalf of the whole nation and Serbia - without Russia it is impossible to protect our territorial integrity and sovereignty, Dacic stated.
He said that this means that Serbia will never be an anti-Russian state, such as some other countries that have become so, and will not join sanctions and other measures against Russia, and that Serbia will not become a member of NATO.
Our desire to be a member of the European Union has absolutely nothing to do with relations with Russia and we will not allow anybody to turn that into an anti-Russian position, he stated.
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that Lavrov has done so much for Serbia and the Serbian people as a whole that for that reason he is one of the most favourite guests in Belgrade.
Dacic announced that Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic will visit Moscow on 21 December, where he will reach an agreement with Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Sergey Shoygu that will significantly strengthen the defence power of Serbia.
Author:
Fonet
He said that no agreement will be signed in Moscow because Serbia turned to Russia with a petition for a military technical donation, including aircraft.
That is not a sales agreement since Russia will donate equipment, and we will pay only the part that relates to the adjustment of equipment for the use in Serbia, Dacic explained.
According to him, the visit of Prime Minister Vucic to Moscow will be only the finalisation of the talks on the donation, which includes aircraft and funding for other aspects of the military.
Lavrov pointed out that Russia accepts all the solutions and processes in relation to Kosovo, but with maximum respect for UN Security Council Resolution 1244 and it opposes its unilateral revision.
We are solidary with our Serbian friends and we are opposed to any attempts to unilaterally revise this resolution, Lavrov stated.
He said that he also spoke with Dacic about the situation in the region, including efforts for Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH), but with respect for all three constituent peoples.
Also, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation said that Moscow is ready to seriously consider all issues related to the defensive power of Serbia.
Lavrov stressed that Russia is interested in strengthening the non-bloc opinion in Europe, but does not see that NATO is also reedy for that.
On this occasion, Dacic presented Lavrov with a special gift - especially made folkwear jacket with gold metal thread, red baize and Orthodox motifs.
The jacket was especially made for Lavrov by a cultural and artistic society from Leposavic in Kosovo-Metohija.
That is not a sales agreement since Russia will donate equipment, and we will pay only the part that relates to the adjustment of equipment for the use in Serbia, Dacic explained.
According to him, the visit of Prime Minister Vucic to Moscow will be only the finalisation of the talks on the donation, which includes aircraft and funding for other aspects of the military.
Lavrov pointed out that Russia accepts all the solutions and processes in relation to Kosovo, but with maximum respect for UN Security Council Resolution 1244 and it opposes its unilateral revision.
We are solidary with our Serbian friends and we are opposed to any attempts to unilaterally revise this resolution, Lavrov stated.
He said that he also spoke with Dacic about the situation in the region, including efforts for Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH), but with respect for all three constituent peoples.
Also, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation said that Moscow is ready to seriously consider all issues related to the defensive power of Serbia.
Lavrov stressed that Russia is interested in strengthening the non-bloc opinion in Europe, but does not see that NATO is also reedy for that.
On this occasion, Dacic presented Lavrov with a special gift - especially made folkwear jacket with gold metal thread, red baize and Orthodox motifs.
The jacket was especially made for Lavrov by a cultural and artistic society from Leposavic in Kosovo-Metohija.
Author:
Tanjug
For his part, Lavrov presented Dacic with a jersey of the Moscow football club CSKA.
The two ministers were also delivered an anthology on the Soviet-Yugoslav relations, prepared by the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The two ministers were also delivered an anthology on the Soviet-Yugoslav relations, prepared by the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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