Embassy of India, Belgrade, Serbia Meeting of Ambassador with H.E. Mr. Ivica Dacic, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia

Meeting of Ambassador with H.E. Mr. Ivica Dacic, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia

Dacic with Ambassador of India on Serbia-India relations

BELGRADE - Serbia's First Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dacic met with Ambassador of India Narinder Chauhan on Tuesday and the two officials agreed that Serbia and India traditionally have friendly relations based on the principles of the Charter of the UN and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Dacic, also the country's Foreign Minister, voiced his satisfaction with the overall cooperation between Serbia and India, reads a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The head of Serbian diplomacy pointed out he hopes that the strengthening of political dialogue and economic cooperation will continue, and that India's investments in Serbia will increase.

Dacic also briefed the ambassador on Serbia's stance regarding the issue of Serbian cultural heritage in Kosovo-Metohija and the monuments included in the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger.

Chauhan said she advocates the promotion of bilateral political and economic relations and the strengthening of cultural and educational cooperation, as well as cooperation in international organizations.

The ambassador also talked about India's positions on the UN reform, and, in this context, on the UN Security Council, the statement says.

Tanjug/ 09.09.15