Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed his dissatisfaction with the obstacles ahead of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to Serbia.
Russia’s Ambassador to Serbia Alexander Botan Kharchenko informed the President that Russia’s visit, scheduled for Monday (June 6), had been postponed due to decisions by the foreign ministers of Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro. The government plane carrying the Russian minister was banned, stopping before his visit. .
In this context, the President of Serbia stressed that Serbia will defend the independence and freedom of political decision in spite of everything, and that it will continue and continue on its path in Europe by maintaining the traditions of friendship, camaraderie and partnership. in states on all continents. military neutrality
The two sides also expect a meeting between Serbian Foreign Minister Nikola Silakovic and Russia’s Foreign Minister in the near future. Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said on Sunday that President Vucic should personally address the logistical issues of the Russian Foreign Minister’s visit, adding that Belgrade’s official position is more complicated as the German Chancellor’s visit is expected. Olaf Scholz on June 10. In foreign policy, this is the moment when no one wants to talk to anyone, especially to listen. ”
Today, Monday, the Serbian magazine “Vecernyi Novosti” published pictures of the decisions of the foreign ministries that prevented the Russian government plane from flying over its territory.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he regretted the plight of the singing countries as they were instructed to sing in the Western choir. He described the situation around his visit to Serbia as ugly and unthinkable. He added that if Western countries see our visit to Serbia as a global threat, it means things are not going well for them. He added that Russia did not intend to respond to these measures regarding the visit which did not take place.
Source: RIA Novosti
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