Biden congratulates Vucic on Serbia Statehood Day: Incentive for difficult steps

NEWS 07.02.202112:08 komentar
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US President Joseph Biden sent a letter of congratulations to the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, on the Statehood Day of Serbia saying ‘we remain steadfast in supporting Serbia's goal of European integration and we encourage you to continue to take difficult steps towards that goal - including introducing the necessary reforms and reaching a comprehensive normalization agreement with Kosovo, which is focused on mutual recognition,’

The United States remains permanently committed to improving economic cooperation with Serbia, regional stability and democratic values, US President Joe Biden said.

„On behalf of the American people, I extend my sincere congratulations to you and your fellow citizens on the occasion of the Statehood Day of Serbia on February 15,“ the congratulatory message reads.

Bearing in mind 140 years of partnership between our two countries, the United States remains permanently committed to advancing economic cooperation, regional stability and democratic values, Biden wrote.

„The strength of our relations is based on the deep history of ties between our peoples who fought as allies in both world wars, and we greatly appreciate the great contribution that Serbs have made to American society in many areas,“ the US president wrote.