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Decades of friendship, mutual support between Serbia, Cyprus

Belgrade/Nicosia, 30 July 2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić addressed today, as a guest of honour, participants in the Annual Ambassadors’ Conference at the University of Cyprus.

On that occasion, Đurić referred to the decades-long friendship between the two countries and very close, almost brotherly relations.

Serbia's strategic goal, as he pointed out, is to join the European Union, with completing all necessary political, legislative, economic and other reforms by 2027.

The head of Serbian diplomacy pointed out that Serbia's biggest challenge is the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, and that the support of the international community for the independence of so-called Kosovo was a significant problem for Serbia, which affected our country's ability to fully align with the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy.

Đurić expressed deep gratitude to the government and people of Cyprus for their long-term support and understanding for Serbia, adding that in this way they also support the principles of the UN Charter and international law.

The head of Serbian diplomacy also spoke with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos.

At a joint press conference with Kombos, he said that Cyprus can count on full support from Serbia on all key national issues.

According to him, the two countries achieve mutual cooperation in many areas, which needs to be further strengthened, especially in the economic sphere.

Đurić pointed out that the two countries will continue intergovernmental cooperation, noting that several intergovernmental meetings are planned to be held by the end of the year.

He underlined that Serbia will continue to be a factor of stability and peace in the Balkan region.

Kombos reiterated Cyprus' support for the process of Serbia's accession to the European Union, which is taking place in parallel with the European perspective of the Western Balkans.

Reiterating the principled position of Cyprus towards Serbia, which is based on respect for international law regarding territorial integrity and sovereignty, the Minister underlined that Cyprus supports the dialogue between Belgrade and Priština, with the mediation of the EU.

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