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Strengthening strategic partnership with France

Belgrade/Paris, 20 February 2018

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic paid a working visit to the Republic of France today where he met with Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of that country Jean-Yves Le Drian.

After the meeting, Dacic said that he had a very good conversation with Drian, bearing in mind that Serbia and France have a strategic partnership agreement signed.

We jointly pointed out that this year, which marks 100 years since the end of the First World War, is very important for recalling the old alliance between the two countries, Dacic said.

He added that he is looking forward to the return visit of Drian on 12-13 April, which will be a prelude for the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Serbia, which should take place by the end of the year.

Our interest is to strengthen our strategic partnership with France. France wants to be a leader when it comes to helping Serbia on its European path. Serbia is aware of all its obligations on this path, the need to continue reforms, to resolve all open issues in the Balkans in a peaceful manner and dialogue, first of all, I am referring to the issue of Kosovo-Metohija, said Dacic.

The First Deputy Prime Minister expressed the belief that our country will have enough understanding from its old ally France for Serbia’s desire to come up with a solution that will respect the interests of all sides in Kosovo-Metohija and which will be the basis for a lasting peace and stability in the region.

During his stay in Paris, Dacic laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Triumphal Gate in Paris and signed the Golden Book.

"The Republic of Serbia is honoured and expresses great gratitude to the Unknown Hero, who gave his life for the freedom of the peoples of Europe and the future of our children. The Republic of Serbia and its people, even one hundred years since the suffering in the Great War, do not forget the sacrifice of brave soldiers who gave their lives for Serbia and France. May their memory live!", Dacic wrote.