Đurić: For Washington, dialogue is Brussels' responsibility

"Dialogue is seen here primarily as a responsibility of Brussels. In addition, important appointments of officials in charge of our region in the new administration have not been completed yet. We will use every opportunity to share with them our vision of a compromise solution, but also of an elementally sustainable solution to relations with our southern province, as well as for the transformation of the entire region into a region of success", Đurić said in an interview for "Srpski Telegraf".

The ambassador says that he often spends his days in Washington in the company and in the vicinity of leading people from various areas of life in this powerful and large country.

"It is a valuable experience, it all contributes to the unique atmosphere of my mission in Washington", said Đurić.

Đurić said that the recent claim of John Bolton, the national security adviser of former US President Donald Trump, that the correction of borders and the division of Kosovo are the only sustainable solution, is not on the agenda of the Biden administration at all.

He added that he talks with American officials every day about the necessity of reaching a compromise solution when it comes to the Kosovo issue.

Đurić also said for "Srpski Telegraf" that the President of the USA, Joseph Biden, is welcome in Belgrade at any moment.

"I will dare to say that I think he would be welcomed better than in many countries in the wider environment", said Đurić and reminded that President Aleksandar Vučić was a great host to Mr. Biden in 2006 and that Serbs, as a wise historical people, certainly know how to recognize the importance of building friendly relations with the United States.