Djuric: Kosovo-Metohija, NIS to be discussed in Washington

WASHINGTON - Serbian FM Marko Djuric, who is on a visit to Washington, said he would have nine meetings at which he would discuss Serbia-US bilateral relations, the position of Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija and the situation regarding Serbia's Russian-majority owned oil company NIS, which is under US sanctions.

"Serbia will keep informing the public of that situation in a clear, public and transparent manner," Djuric told reporters.

"I would like to reiterate once again that people in Serbia really have no reason for concern over supplies at petrol stations, etc. Serbia has been preparing for the energy crisis in a responsible manner," he said, adding that, without a doubt, a Serbian delegation would do all it could to make the most of discussions on the issue.

He said Belgrade was in intensive talks with Washington also about the situation in Kosovo-Metohija, and noted that US President Donald Trump's administration had suspended a strategic agreement with Pristina largely due to the position of Serbs in the province.

He said the cooperation with the US was extremely important for developments in the Balkans and that Serbia approached it very responsibly and with much enthusiasm.

"We believe our interests could match on many different topics and issues, and we will be working in that direction here," he said.