Dacic thanks Cypriot ambassador for non-recognition of so-called Kosovo

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic received a farewell visit from outgoing Cypriot Ambassador to Belgrade Dimitrios Theophylactou on Monday, thanking him for Cyprus's continued support to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia and for its consistent and principled position of non-recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo.

At the same time, Dacic said he hoped Cyprus would retain that position, bilaterally as well as in international organisations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Dacic thanked Theophylactou for his personal contribution to intensified political dialogue and cooperation between Serbia and Cyprus as significant contacts between senior officials of the two countries have taken place during the ambassador's term in Belgrade, with overall cooperation taken to an even higher level.

The parties noted that relations between the two countries were substantial, of good quality and on a constant upward trajectory, and confirmed a readiness for further strengthening of mutual dialogue, exchanging visits at all levels and forging further intensive bilateral ties through advancement of cooperation in a large number of fields, especially in the economy.

Wishing him much success in his professional and personal life, Dacic told Theophylactou he could always count on the friendship of Serbia and the Serbs.

The ambassador said the fact the Serbs and the Cypriots had always been together and supported each other in good and bad times alike lent a special quality to Serbia-Cyprus relations.

The ambassador said he had beautiful memories from his tenure in Serbia and thanked the Serbian state leadership and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other Serbian state institutions for their exceptional understanding and cooperation.