Serbia's new Deputy Prime Minister, Ivica Dačić, reiterated that the country would never recognise the independence of Kosovo, thanking Slovakia for its "principled stance on Kosovo" and its support for Serbia's EU membership bid.
“Your presence and engagement is invaluable,” said Mr. Dačić also Serbia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, was speaking to reporters after a meeting with his Slovakian counterpart, Miroslav Lajčak, in Belgrade on Friday.
Slovakia is one of five EU member states that has not acknowledged Kosovo's independence.
Praising Serbia's progress, Mr. Lajčak said it was "on the right track" and that "the position, image and prestige of Serbia significantly improved in Europe since 2012 thanks to the government."
Emphasising the importance of EU membership to Serbia however, Mr. Dačić stressed that the continuation of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina remained a key priority, with full implementation of agreements made to date. (See here and here).
“Your presence and engagement is invaluable,” said Mr. Dačić also Serbia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, was speaking to reporters after a meeting with his Slovakian counterpart, Miroslav Lajčak, in Belgrade on Friday.
Slovakia is one of five EU member states that has not acknowledged Kosovo's independence.
Praising Serbia's progress, Mr. Lajčak said it was "on the right track" and that "the position, image and prestige of Serbia significantly improved in Europe since 2012 thanks to the government."
Emphasising the importance of EU membership to Serbia however, Mr. Dačić stressed that the continuation of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina remained a key priority, with full implementation of agreements made to date. (See here and here).