Djuric and Ambassador Hovakimian on Armenia’s support for Serbia’s efforts to preserve its territorial integrity

Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Djuric met today with the non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Serbia, based in Prague, Ashot Hovakimian, to discuss the advancement of bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries, the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

As stated, Minister Djuric emphasized that Serbia remains committed to continuous political dialogue and regular exchanges of visits at various levels.

“In the conversation, the possibility of strengthening economic cooperation in areas of mutual interest was examined, and the importance of ensuring that this cooperation continues in a concrete and practical manner in the period ahead was underlined. Minister Djuric conveyed that Serbia values Armenia’s position on not recognizing the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo, as well as its continued support for Serbia’s efforts to preserve its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the statement reads.

He added that Serbia supports the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump, which encourages the peaceful resolution of disputes through economic cooperation, and welcomed Armenia’s efforts to address outstanding issues in its region through dialogue.

“Minister Djuric expressed his expectation that Serbia and Armenia will continue to develop cooperation in all areas of common interest,” the MFA statement concludes.