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Readiness for further intensification of cooperation between Serbia, Denmark

Belgrade, 28 September 2023

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic met today with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

During the open and friendly conversation, mutual interest and readiness for further intensification of cooperation between the Republic of Serbia and the Kingdom of Denmark in all areas of mutual interest was highlighted.

At the joint press conference after the meeting, Dacic pointed out that he was glad that we managed to achieve progress in the field of economic cooperation, which was a record last year, and reminded that Denmark belongs to the group of 20 largest foreign investors in Serbia.

The head of Serbian diplomacy stated that during the talks, issues from the domain of bilateral political and economic cooperation, dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, as well as current international issues were discussed.

We want to preserve peace in Kosovo and Metohija, we want to prevent the loss of human lives, we want to look objectively at the situation and the causes of all the problems that exist, such as non-respect and non-fulfillment of the Brussels Agreement, which was signed 10 years ago with the guarantee of the European Union, the head of Serbian diplomacy pointed out.

He said he primarily refers to the formation of the Community of Serbian Municipalities, which, along with the greater security role of KFOR, would enable the preservation of peace and an attempt to normalize the situation.

Dacic thanked Denmark for supporting our European integration and added that, in addition to the desire to follow the European path, we have the need to protect our state and national interests, thinking, above all, of the rights of the Serbian people living in Kosovo and Metohija.

The officials agreed that there is room for improvement of bilateral cooperation in various fields, especially in the field of economy.

Rasmussen pointed out that the possibilities for further cooperation were discussed, that there are a lot of Danish companies investing in Serbia, and that there is definitely room for more.

We have good tendencies in the last few years, Rasmussen said and noted that there is agreement to sign intergovernmental agreements, especially in the field of health and energy sector.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark emphasised that he believes that Serbia's future lies within the European family, stating that Denmark remains committed to helping Serbia on that path.

I am a little worried about the situation in the region. I am concerned that the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina is on hold, which is frustrating considering that we had positive moments during the spring, the Danish Foreign Minister said.