Djuric: From UN headquarters, Serbia sent a message that it is strong, stable, responsible and principled

NEW YORK - From the UN headquarters, Serbia has sent a message that it is a strong, free and stable country that is a part of the solution when it comes to regional challenges, but also a country adhering to principles when it comes to global affairs, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said in New York on Wednesday.

Following the conclusion of the third day of Serbia’s participation in the UNGA General Assembly session, Djuric said Serbia had "fully seized the opportunity to present itself in the right way during this unprecedented diplomatic marathon."

"Serbia has sent a message that we are a country that is strong, free, stable, and part of the solution – both when it comes to regional challenges, stability in our immediate neighborhood, through a responsible approach, as well as in addressing global issues, where we are among those who remain committed to principles. This was best reflected today in the speech delivered by President Vucic, which was carefully calibrated, very well received, and welcomed by representatives of states from diverse ideological profiles and regions, united by their commitment to respect for international law, preservation of peace, and equal treatment among nations. That is our principle,” Djuric said.

He noted that it was also significant that Serbia’s delegation had held a large number of meetings over the course of 72 hours, the Serbian MFA said in a statement.

"We met with the US Secretary of State, I also had a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, and we held discussions with a number of countries, including with Ms Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative. We signed agreements with Qatar, Jordan, and several other countries. We expect a total of around 15 additional agreements, including visa liberalisation agreements with certain states. Tomorrow, for example, I expect that we will complete full visa liberalisation with Honduras for all citizens, while with some countries these arrangements have already been finalised in the past days,” Djuric said.

He noted that discussions also covered Kosovo-Metohija, with economic cooperation as another key topic.

“We also defended the interests of our people in the context of Republika Srpska,” Djuric said.