FDPM and FM Ivica Dačić with the Commander of Allied Joint Force Command, Naples, Italy

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dačić met today with the Commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Admiral of the US Armed Forces Stuart B. Munsch, who is visiting the Republic of Serbia.

The two officials exchanged opinions on the current state and perspective of partner cooperation between the RS and NATO, the current security situation in Kosovo and Metohija and the activities of the NATO-led KFOR mission, as well as regional, European and global security issues.

Both officials expressed their determination to further improve partnership cooperation in all areas of common interest, and satisfaction with the dynamics of political dialogue and practical cooperation in numerous areas within the Partnership for Peace program, with full respect for Serbia's policy of military neutrality.

It was also stated that Serbia and NATO share a common interest in preserving peace and stability in the region, as well as that the regular dialogue between representatives of Serbia and NATO political and military officials contributes to better mutual understanding, especially when it comes to the most important issues of interest to Serbia, as well as the region.

The importance of the engagement of the International Security Forces (KFOR) in Kosovo, as well as the strict, complete and impartial implementation of the mandate established and assigned to KFOR based on UN Security Council Resolution 1244 was particularly emphasised.