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Improving relations with France by intensifying political dialogue
Belgrade,
12 April 2018
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic stated today during the talks with French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian that the political dialogue between the two countries is very intensive and meaningful.
Jean-Yves Le Drian, left, and Ivica Dacic
Author:
Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Dacic underlined that Serbia and France, as strategic partners and historical allies, will continue to contribute to the improvement of overall cooperation, through friendly dialogue and respect for mutual interests.
At the meeting it was agreed that Serbia and France jointly celebrate the anniversary - 100 years since the end of the First World War, and next year - 180 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Dacic expressed his gratitude for France's support to the European integration process of Serbia, reiterating that Serbia's membership in the European Union is a priority of our foreign policy, as well as on France's support for Serbia's candidacy for an affiliated membership in the International Organisation of Francophonie.
Le Drian confirmed the interest of France to intensify political dialogue and bilateral relations with Serbia.
He conveyed the wish of French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Serbia by the end of the year, as well as to unveil the Monument of Thanksgiving to France on which the two countries work together.
The two officials highlighted that France sees Serbia as a leader in the region, and praised the efforts that Serbia invests in enhancing cooperation and preserving stability in the region.
At the meeting it was agreed that Serbia and France jointly celebrate the anniversary - 100 years since the end of the First World War, and next year - 180 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Dacic expressed his gratitude for France's support to the European integration process of Serbia, reiterating that Serbia's membership in the European Union is a priority of our foreign policy, as well as on France's support for Serbia's candidacy for an affiliated membership in the International Organisation of Francophonie.
Le Drian confirmed the interest of France to intensify political dialogue and bilateral relations with Serbia.
He conveyed the wish of French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Serbia by the end of the year, as well as to unveil the Monument of Thanksgiving to France on which the two countries work together.
The two officials highlighted that France sees Serbia as a leader in the region, and praised the efforts that Serbia invests in enhancing cooperation and preserving stability in the region.
Author:
Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
After the talks, the foreign ministers of Serbia and France laid wreaths at the French military cemetery in Belgrade, where 375 French soldiers who were killed during the First World War are buried.
At the ceremony of paying tribute to the French soldiers, the military orchestra played the anthems of France and Serbia and after the wreath-laying ceremony, Dacic and Le Drian signed the Book of visits.
"Serbia will never forget the unselfish help of the French army when it was the most difficult, and this act will remain forever a testament to the friendship of two peoples and alliances of Serbia and France, but also an inexhaustible source of inspiration for love for freedom. That is why Serbia likes France as she loved us", Dacic wrote.
Le Drian highlighted the importance of friendship between the two countries, which were allies on the front during the Great War.
At the ceremony of paying tribute to the French soldiers, the military orchestra played the anthems of France and Serbia and after the wreath-laying ceremony, Dacic and Le Drian signed the Book of visits.
"Serbia will never forget the unselfish help of the French army when it was the most difficult, and this act will remain forever a testament to the friendship of two peoples and alliances of Serbia and France, but also an inexhaustible source of inspiration for love for freedom. That is why Serbia likes France as she loved us", Dacic wrote.
Le Drian highlighted the importance of friendship between the two countries, which were allies on the front during the Great War.
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