Vucic receives farewell visit from Palestinian ambassador

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received a farewell visit from Palestinian Ambassador Mohammed Nabhan on Thursday, thanking him for an exceptional contribution he has made to the close relations between the two countries and peoples during his long tenure in Belgrade.

Vucic noted that, with his personality and diligent work, the ambassador had left a deep mark in Serbian society, the presidential press office said in a statement.

"I believe that, as a proven friend of Serbia and someone who is well-versed on the situation in our country and the region, you will also be promoting our cooperation in the future as much as possibilities permit," Vucic told the diplomat.

Nabhan said he had witnessed major economic progress in Serbia over the past decade and added that Vucic represented a model when it comes to how national interests should be defended.

Vucic thanked Palestine for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia.

The parties agreed there was interest in further development of cooperation in areas of mutual significance.