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Upward trend of cooperation between Serbia, United States in the field of defence

Belgrade, 4 February 2022

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Nebojsa Stefanovic met today with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and US Special Envoy for the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar, who is visiting Serbia.

Stefanovic assessed that the cooperation between the two countries in the field of defence has an upward trend, especially in the military-military field, and pointed out that joint exercises raise the level of operational capabilities of the armies of Serbia and the United States.

The interlocutors agreed that good cooperation in this area should be continued and intensified, and assessed that only economic development and stability can lead to progress in the entire region.

The Deputy Prime Minister pointed out that the Open Balkans Initiative represents a very significant step forward in strengthening mutual understanding and respect in the region and leaves aside diversity, while accelerating economic development and creating better living conditions for citizens.

Escobar stated that the strategic dialogue between Serbia and the United States represents a significant contribution to the improvement of relations between our countries, but also that it has a positive impact on relations in the Western Balkans.

He expressed support for the Open Balkans Initiative, assessing that it represents an important contribution to the progress of the region.