Đurić confers with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State in Munich

During the meeting, it was emphasized that the formal launch of a strategic partnership mechanism between Serbia and the United States represents one of Serbia’s priority foreign policy objectives. Minister Đurić underscored that Serbia is approaching this process responsibly and with a clear intention to elevate relations with the United States to a higher, structured, and long-term sustainable level. It was expressed that challenges in the field of energy are expected to be overcome in the near future, thereby fully opening the way for further strengthening of comprehensive cooperation.

The interlocutors agreed that preserving regional stability is a matter of shared interest. Minister Đurić emphasized that Serbia remains a constructive, reliable, and responsible actor, committed to dialogue and the preservation of peace.

Addressing the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, the Minister expressed serious concern over continued provocations, pressures, and unilateral actions by Priština, which, in his assessment, undermine stability on the ground and further complicate the continuation of dialogue. He specifically pointed to the campaign of the provisional institutions in Priština concerning the integration of the education and healthcare systems, emphasizing that such unilateral measures directly affect the Serbian population in Kosovo and Metohija and give rise to legitimate concern.

Minister Đurić expressed gratitude to the United States for its engagement in protecting the rights of Christians in Kosovo and Metohija.