Djuric meets with Slovenian PM

LJUBLJANA - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Slovenian PM Robert Golob in Ljubljana on Tuesday, pointing out a good dynamics and a continuity of high-level meetings that were resulting in constant advancement of political dialogue.

Noting that his visit to Ljubljana was an excellent opportunity to lend a new impetus to Serbian-Slovenian relations, Djuric said he hoped the governments of the two countries would hold a joint session in the coming period to discuss additional possibilities for boosting bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

Djuric thanked Slovenia for the support provided to Serbia on the path to full EU membership as its strategic commitment, the Serbian MFA said in a statement.

Speaking about Kosovo-Metohija, Djuric informed Golob of the worrying situation on the ground and noted that Albin Kurti's unilateral moves had led to flagrant violations of the human rights of Serbs in Serbia's southern province.

He also noted the significance of international presence in the province and underscored that Serbia highly appreciated the participation of Slovenian troops in the KFOR mission.

Speaking about Serbia's economic strengthening after the country has doubled its national GDP and reduced the unemployment rate from nearly 26 pct to a single-figure percentage in the past decade alone, Djuric highlighted economic cooperation as one of the most significant aspects of bilateral relations.

He said the specialised EXPO 2027, to be hosted by Belgrade, would be a good opportunity for Slovenian companies to get involved in capital projects in Serbia.