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31.08.2021. - 11:04
Meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark
President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark, Jeppe Kofod, and said he was pleased with the intensification of the political dialogue between Serbia and Denmark, as evidenced by this visit.
President Vučić pointed out that "Serbia can learn a lot from Denmark, especially in areas crucial for European integration." He thanked Denmark for its continuous support to Serbia in the negotiation process for the European Union membership and stated that reforms in the area of the rule of law are being implemented very seriously.
President Vučić expressed hope that the existing good indicators of the state of Serbian economy will contribute to the greater interest of Danish companies in investments because their arrival would mean a lot for the development of entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic in our country.
On this occasion, Minister Kofod praised the impressive growth of the Serbian economy and pointed out the great opportunities for deepening economic cooperation, but also the ties in other areas such as culture and education. The Danish head of diplomacy also reiterated his support for Serbia's European path. President Vučić and Minister Kofod also discussed the situation in the Western Balkans region. President Vučić emphasised the need to preserve peace and stability, and Minister Kofod welcomed the Open Balkan initiative, given the tradition of regional cooperation between the Scandinavian countries.
The two interlocutors also discussed current global challenges.
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Belgrade,
31st August 2021