Vucic thanks Azerbaijan for respecting Serbia's territorial integrity

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received Azerbaijan's Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population Sahil Babayev on Thursday to discuss further intensive work on strengthening cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

The parties noted that Serbia-Azerbaijan bilateral relations were on a very high level and based on traditionally friendly ties and mutual trust and commitment to the fundamental principles of international law.

Vucic expressed special gratitude to Azerbaijan for its principled position of respect of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia and said Serbia's position on the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan remained unchanged.

Vucic said Serbia was committed to work with Azerbaijan on development of cooperation in the economy, the energy sector and military technology.

Vucic noted that he looked forward to an upcoming meeting with Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, which will mark the completion of works on a Serbia-Bulgaria natural gas interconnector, the press office of the Serbian president said in a statement.