Brnabic: We will continue balanced, responsible foreign policy, dialogue

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Tuesday Serbia would continue to conduct a balanced and responsible foreign policy aimed at safeguarding its national interests, at respect for international law and at positioning the country to ensure security and safety to the citizens, as well as at building bridges of cooperation with all partners in spite of the complex geopolitical challenges surrounding the region and the world.

At a conference titled Belgrade Strategic Dialogue: Serbia–US–Israel Partnership, hosted by the Congress of Serbian-American Friendship in the National Assembly building, Brnabic said President Aleksandar Vucic and the Serbian government would have full support of the parliament in that regard.

"We will continue to promote dialogue and respect for diversity, because we firmly believe they are the foundations of stability, peace and prosperity, both in our region and beyond," she said.

"Serbia remains consistently committed to preservation of peace and stability, above all, in the region - which certainly does not lack history, or complexity in the present times - as well as in the international arena," she said.

"We will always be trying to understand and take into account different perspectives and positions, and to encourage cooperation that will contribute to a reduction of tensions, a safer, better future for all," Brnabic said.

In a video message, Amir Ohan, speaker of the Israeli parliament - the Knesset - noted that he had had the pleasure to host Brnabic last week and that her visit had strengthened the strong ties between Serbia and Israel.