Vucic, O'Brien discuss situation in region, Kosovo-Metohija

KOTOR - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien in Kotor, Montenegro, on Thursday to discuss the current regional and geopolitical situations, progress in the Western Balkans' EU accession process and opportunities for further strengthening of relations and expanding Serbia-EU cooperation.

They met on the sidelines of a Western Balkans-EU summit in Kotor, Montenegro.

"Even though we disagreed on most issues concerning Kosovo-Metohija, Serbia appreciates US engagement when it comes to insistence on implementation of agreements reached in the dialogue, including, above all, on establishment of a Community of Serb Municipalities," Vucic wrote in a post on his buducnostsrbijeav Instagram account.

He said he had taken the opportunity to point out the challenges and pressure facing Serbia, reiterating that Serbia was, sincerely and without reservations, advocating preservation of peace, stability and cooperation but that it would never give up fighting for the truth, justice and defence of its state and national interests.

Vucic added that he had thanked the US for supporting the pro-reform and European path of the entire region, which he said would, above all, be reflected in new opportunities and better life for all citizens.