Djuric: Serbia values its place in Europe between East, West and close ties with US

BELGRADE - Serbia values its place in Europe between the East and the West, says Serbian FM Marko Djuric, noting Serbia's close relationship with the US.

"Serbia is very proud of its independent foreign and security policy, which has been deeply rooted in the history of our nation and has enabled us to remain independent for centuries, although we are small," Djuric told Fox News Digital in an interview at the weekend.

He said Serbia's strategic partnership with the US was growing, "for which there is bipartisan consensus in this country."

"But also, we should bear in mind the fact that President (Donald) Trump is by far the most popular foreign leader in our country and is the most popular leader for Serbs. I mean, in comparison to all other European countries, President Trump's popularity in Serbia is unparalleled. More than 71 per cent of the Serbs have a very favorable opinion of the US president and of his policies, which really gives a very fertile ground for the further growth of our relationship," Djuric also said.