Kozarev, Sao Tome and Principe defence minister discuss bilateral ties

BELGRADE - Secretary General at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dusan Kozarev met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Sao Tome and Prinicipe Minister of Defence and Internal Affairs Horacio de Sousa to discuss advancement of bilateral relations and strengthening of economic ties between the two countries.

De Sousa is in Belgrade for a commemorative meeting marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement.

"During the meeting, the close bilateral relations between the two countries were reaffirmed," the Serbian MFA said in a statement.

"Kozarev thanked Sao Tome and Príncipe for withdrawing its previous decision to recognise the unilaterally declared independence of so-called 'Kosovo'.

The interlocutors exchanged views on opportunities for further advancing bilateral relations, particularly highlighting the importance of developing economic ties, especially in the field of tourism, as well as cooperation in the areas of security and defence," the statement said.