Saturday, July 30, 2016

Serbia supports sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine

In the framework of a trip to the Ukrainian peacekeepers in Kosovo (Republic of Serbia), Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze paid a visit to Belgrade and held a number of meetings with the top officials of the Republic of Serbia, in particular, Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić, Minister of Defence Zoran Đorđević, Minister without portfolio in charge of European Integration Jadranka Joksimović, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dačić, Minister of Finance Dušan Vujović.

Prime Minister of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić stressed that Serbia supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine: “Our position is clear. And this decision will remain unchanged. A border issue is also difficult and sensitive for us."


Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze told Mr Vučić about the aggravation of the situation in the east of Ukraine, caused by the increasing attacks by the so-called DNR and LNR. In such developments, the Vice-Prime Minister noted, the elections in certain districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions are out of question. "We are facing the aggression of an external enemy. Every day we are losing our people who die from Russian weapons. So, for us it is of extreme importance the international support of our integrity, still freedom and independence are among the top values for Ukrainians. And every day we are demonstrating the ability to fight for them," said IvannaKlympush-Tsintsadze.
Vice Prime Minister also assured the Serbian side that Ukraine supports the territorial integrity of Serbia and the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, as well as the need for the implementation of the Brussels agreement.


Moreover, the Prime Minister of Serbia noted the importance of signing a free trade agreement with Ukraine, which will strengthen economic ties between our countries. Both our countries are moving to Europe, we have common historical ties. Therefore, there is the need to enhance cultural and social cooperation, exchange experiences and establish closer cooperation, particularly in tourism and agricultural sector.

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