Dacic speaks with Lavrov: Russians support solution to Kosovo issue that is line with Serbia's interests

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Ivica Dacic has spoken by phone with the head of diplomacy of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov.

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Minister Dacic thanked Lavrov for the letter of support he received from this top Russian official while he was treated in the intensive care unit of the Clinical Center of Serbia.

Dacic pointed out that Lavrov's words of support and strong belief that in difficult times, his energy and spiritual strength will help him overcome his illness and rejoin the ranks of true patriots, represented a huge boost to his recovery.

Ministers Dacic and Lavrov stressed their commitment to the policy led by President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, in order to develop and further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, and expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached by the two presidents regarding energy (gas supplies).

During the conversation, Minister Lavrov reiterated Russian Federation's principled position on preserving the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia, stressing that the Russian side will support the resolution of the Kosovo and Metohija issue in accordance with the interests of Serbia and the principles of international law.

Dacic thanked the Russian Federation for the cooperation in the field of internal affairs and emergency situations and said he believes that in the coming period that will be even more successful, based on the foundations of the strategic partnership between Serbia and Russia, centuries-old friendship, closeness between the two brotherly nations, advanced cooperation in all fields, as well as strong mutual support and understanding.

At the end of the conversation, the two great friends expressed their firm belief that they would meet at the first opportunity.

(Telegraf.rs)