Vucic and Kachko discuss cooperation, EU path and free trade between Serbia and Ukraine

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President Aleksandar Vucic spoke today in Belgrade with Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachko about improving bilateral relations and the EU path of the two countries, while special emphasis was placed on strengthening economic cooperation and continuing negotiations on a free trade agreement.

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"An open and substantive conversation with the deputy prime minister of the government of Ukraine about the improvement of bilateral relations, the European path of our countries and the further development of cooperation in areas of common interest. We put a special emphasis on the topics of strengthening economic cooperation, continuing negotiations on a free trade agreement, as well as opportunities for an additional increase in trade, investment and cooperation in the areas of trade, energy and infrastructure," Vucic stated in a post on Instagram after the meeting.

Vucic added that they agreed there is room for Serbia and Ukraine to significantly expand their partnership, especially through more concrete linking of economies and better utilization of existing potentials.

"During the meeting, we also exchanged opinions about European integration, bearing in mind that the European path is Serbia's strategic commitment and an important framework for reforms, stability and development. The memorandum of understanding in the field of European integration represents an additional step towards the exchange of experiences and stronger institutional cooperation," Vucic said.

According to the president they also discussed regional energy security, diversification of sources and routes of supply, as well as the importance of the Vertical Gas Corridor for the broader connection of our region with European energy flows.

(Telegraf.rs/Tanjug)