Djuric and Bayramov discuss challenges faced by Serbs in Kosovo

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Marko Djuric, met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, assessing that mutual trust and continuous political dialogue constitute a solid foundation for further deepening the partnership between the two countries.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Djuric emphasized that Serbia is committed to further enhancing cooperation in all areas, particularly in the field of energy, bearing in mind the strategic importance of energy security for Serbia.

He noted that there is significant potential for strengthening cooperation in tourism, especially in the spa tourism segment, given Serbia’s exceptional natural resources, as well as opportunities to encourage new investments and further reinforce overall economic ties.

The ministry’s statement also highlighted that the meeting addressed the latest modalities of European Union enlargement and Serbia’s potential positioning in relation to the renewed approach to the accession process.

“Djuric underlined that Serbia highly values Baku’s consistent support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia in accordance with international law and briefed his interlocutor on the current circumstances and challenges facing the Serbian population in Kosovo and Metohija,” his office stated.

The interlocutors also exchanged views on issues of global importance, including security and economic challenges in the contemporary international environment.

The ministers expressed confidence that the Strategic Partnership Council will serve as an important mechanism for political coordination and contribute to making Serbia–Azerbaijan relations even more substantive, concrete, and oriented toward long-term results.