Macut receives president of DR Congo

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut on Friday received President of DR Congo Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, who is on an official visit to Serbia, to discuss development of bilateral relations and cooperation.

"Macut welcomed the President of the Congo and expressed belief that his visit will contribute to the further development of relations between the two countries and the intensification of cooperation," a government statement said.

"The Prime Minister emphasised that the bilateral documents signed today in the fields of internal and foreign affairs and sports will provide an additional impetus to the development of overall relations.

The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for friendship, respect, cooperation and support," it said.

"These relations date back to the times of the Non-Aligned Movement, and, with pride in having such friends, we continue to develop our cooperation," Macut was quoted as saying.