Senior State Department official Victoria Nuland said on Wednesday that Washington welcomed Serbia’s continued progress along its European path.

The Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs expressed gratitude for Serbia’s support for Ukraine and its commitment to regional stability.

“Pleased to speak with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to thank Serbia for its support for Ukraine, ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian crisis, and commitment to regional stability.” Nuland wrote in a Twitter post.

“We welcome Serbia’s good relations with neighbors & continued progress along its European path,” she added.

Nuland did not specify when she spoke to the Serbian president.

Pleased to speak with 🇷🇸Serbian President @avucic to thank Serbia for its support for Ukraine, ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian crisis, and commitment to regional stability. We welcome Serbia’s good relations with neighbors & continued progress along its European path.

— Under Secretary Victoria Nuland (@UnderSecStateP) March 9, 2022