Washington: Ambassador Đurić speaks with Senator Chris Murphy

Ambassador Đurić conveyed to Senator Murphy that the US support for the “Open Balkans” initiative represents an active contribution to the improvement of relations in the region, assessing that the affirmative messages of American officials about this type of regional cooperation have a strong resonance in our part of Europe.

“The transformation of the Balkans into an open and free area of ​​cooperation is the backbone of the regional vision of President Vučić and the Government of Serbia.” Đurić emphasized on that occasion.

He also pointed out that the “Open Balkans” concept has changed the economic discourse in our region and awakened somewhat dormant economic development, giving people fresh energy and motivating them to find new ideas to connect.

“And precisely people and their well-being are the focal point around which the leaders of Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania gathered during the initial agreement on the initiation of this cooperation and as well as its openness to all interested parties.” emphasized Đurić.

He underlined that the positive messages about our bilateral relations, as well as of the future of the region, that we receive from our American partners instil additional security and contribute to the growth of interest in the investment potential of our corner of Europe.

Đurić informed the senator about the current situation in relations between Belgrade and Priština, repeating that the Serbian side continues to be a constructive partner that strives to find a compromise, and that as such it is the embodiment of responsibility and stability.

In addition to the topics on the bilateral agenda, there were also discussions on the importance of preserving the European perspective of the region, as well as how the current global energy situation reflects on Europe and the world.