Djuric: Serbia appreciates Armenia's position of non-recognition of so-called Kosovo

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Armenia's non-resident ambassador to Belgrade Ashot Hovakimian on Tuesday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations and strengthening of economic cooperation.

Djuric noted that Serbia appreciated Armenia's position of non-recognition of the so-called Kosovo, as well as its support to date for Serbia's efforts to preserve its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He said Serbia was committed to continued political dialogue and regular exchanges of visits at various levels, the Serbian MFA said in a statement.

The parties reviewed possibilities for strengthening economic cooperation in areas of mutual interest and noted the importance of continuing it in a concrete and practical manner in the coming period.

Djuric said that Serbia supported an initiative by US President Donald Trump encouraging peaceful resolution of disputes through economic cooperation, and welcomed Armenia's efforts to resolve outstanding issues in its region through dialogue.

Djuric expressed the expectation Serbia and Armenia would continue to develop cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.