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High-level defence cooperation with Italy

Belgrade, 29 March 2022

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Nebojsa Stefanovic said today in a meeting with Italian Defence Minister Lorenzo Guerini that cooperation between the two countries in the field of defence is extremely good and follows Serbia's economic and overall relations with Italy.

Stefanovic expressed his gratitude to Minister Guerini, who is on an official visit to Serbia, for Italy's support for Serbia's European path, which is reflected not only in words, but also in concrete moves.

He emphasised that Italy is one of the largest investors in Serbia, which contributes to the creation of new jobs and a better life for the citizens of our country.

According to him, a step forward has been made in the overall military cooperation between Serbia and Italy, and the soldiers of the two countries are cooperating brilliantly in international missions, including those in Lebanon and Somalia.

The Deputy Prime Minister pointed out that the role of Italian soldiers in KFOR is very important for us, who are also deployed in the protection of the Serbian population and monasteries in Kosovo and Metohija.

Guerini expressed gratitude to Serbia for its active participation in United Nations and EU operations, which are very important and where the efficiency of cooperation has been shown.

He pointed out that the Balkans is a region that is very important for Europe in the strategic sense and that it is also important for preserving the geopolitical balance in Southern Europe.

That is why Italy believes that the future of Serbia is in Europe, and Belgrade can certainly count on the strong support of that country, Guerini said.