Djuric thanks Lubetkin for Uruguay’s principled position on non-recognition of Kosovo

Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Djuric met in Panama City with Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin and expressed his gratitude for Uruguay’s principled position regarding the non-recognition of Kosovo.

During the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 56th General Assembly of the Organization of American States, Djuric and Lubetkin assessed that there is significant room for further strengthening relations between Serbia and Uruguay, both bilaterally and multilaterally, based on their shared commitment to dialogue, stability, and respect for international law.

The head of Serbian diplomacy pointed out that the visions of the two countries are complementary, noting that Serbia’s cooperation with OAS member states represents a comparative advantage, particularly amid the current transformation of the geopolitical landscape.

“Djuric expressed gratitude to Uruguay for its principled position regarding the non-recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo, emphasizing that Serbia highly values the consistent respect for the Charter of the United Nations, as well as the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Djuric also presented to his counterpart the opportunities offered by the specialized exhibition Expo 2027 Belgrade as a platform for strengthening ties between Serbia, Uruguay, and partners from Latin America in the fields of innovation, tourism, cultural exchange, and development initiatives. He expressed hope that Serbia would have the opportunity to welcome Uruguay to this prestigious event.

The two officials also discussed possibilities for enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, noting that there is considerable potential for further collaboration.

The meeting additionally highlighted the importance of this year’s OAS General Assembly as a platform where Serbia is a welcome guest and one of the few European participants.

Djuric invited his Uruguayan counterpart to visit Serbia in the near future with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties and advancing the political dialogue between the two countries.