Dacic, Ashton discuss Belgrade-Pristina dialogue

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and FM Ivica Dacic received British Baroness Catherine Ashton, a former EU foreign policy and security chief, in Belgrade on Thursday to discuss issues related to the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue.

Dacic and Ashton agreed continued dialogue was the only path that would lead to results, the Serbian MFA said in a statement.

Dacic noted Serbia's commitment to regional cooperation and informed Ashton of its efforts to preserve peace and stability.

Ashton said she was pleased to have an opportunity to visit Belgrade again and speak with Dacic.

She noted that Serbia had the key role in the region and said she believed the country's EU membership was a goal to be aspired to.