First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic had a meeting today with the Special Envoy of the Canadian Prime Minister to the European Union and Europe, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Ambassador Stéphane Dion.

During the meeting, the interlocutors signed the Air Transport Agreement assessed as a highly important step in further connecting the two countries and their people.

Mutual satisfaction was expressed at the enhancement of bilateral relations between the countries in recent years, primarily through the revitalization of the high-level political dialogue and development of economic cooperation through Canadian investments in the economy of the Republic of Serbia.
Minister Dacic expressed his gratitude for Canada’s continued support for the European path of Serbia, recognizing the commitment to the ongoing reform processes in the Republic of Serbia.
Both sides assessed as important to seek in the future what connects and brings the two countries closer together.
In this context, the marking of the centenary of the end of the First World War will offer a good opportunity to recall the historical alliance between the two countries and peoples, and the countries’ tradition in the quest for preserving the foremost civilizational heritage and values.

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First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic received today a courtesy call from James Kenneth Ayzaks, the U.S. candidate for the post of Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the elections to take place at the Special Session of the IOM Council, in Geneva, on 29 June 2018.

James Kenneth Ayzaks presented his previous experience related to field humanitarian work and migration, and asked for the support of the Republic of Serbia to his candidature.

In addition to the United States, Portugal and Costa Rica also have their candidates for this position.

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First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic sent a letter of condolences to Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez after the plane crash near Havana.
“It was with grief and disbelief that we received the news of the tragic plane crash in your country.

May I express to you, on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and on my own behalf, most heartfelt condolences for the loss of innocent lives.

It is difficult to find words to comfort those who have lost their loved ones. I kindly ask you to convey to the bereaved families and friends of victims, and the people of Cuba, sincerest sympathies of the people of Serbia and best wishes for a speedy recovery of the injured”, reads the condolence letter from Minister Dacic.

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First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic offered his condolences to U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo following the loss of young lives in the shooting incident in Santa Fe, Texas, where ten young people were killed.

“I was deeply saddened by the news that young people were killed in a high school shooting in Santa Fe.

I take this opportunity to express to you, Mr. Secretary of State, and the people of the United States of America – on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and on my own behalf – the profoundest condolences and most heartfelt sympathies with the families who have lost their loved ones, wishing the injured a speedy and successful recovery.

Unfortunately, the loss of young lives reminds us, this time again, that it is incumbent on us, both on the state and individual level, to devote more attention and care to youth, for they will be our successors, entrusted with the responsibility for our societies and states. We must work together to protect young people and assure a safer future for them”, says the condolence letter from Serbian Foreign Minister Dacic.

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