Relations between Serbia, United States on upward trajectory

Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić met today with US Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez.

Noting that the political dialogue has intensified and that the relations between the two countries are on an upward trajectory, Đurić reiterated that Serbia remains committed to further improvement in all areas.

He assessed that cooperation in the field of energy has great potential and is one of the most positive aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries, stressing that the recent signing of the agreement on strategic cooperation in the field of energy in Serbia is very significant and marks a new era of cooperation between Serbia and the United States.

According to him, Serbia is interested in diversifying energy supply sources, additional investments in energy infrastructure, and developing renewable energy capacities more efficiently.

In this context, as he pointed out, it is even more important that relations in the field of energy are entering the strategic phase.

Đurić expressed his satisfaction with the intensification of bilateral economic cooperation, with the assessment that it is one of the key factors and drivers of strengthening the overall relations between the two countries.

The officials also discussed the importance of improving regional cooperation, with the head of Serbian diplomacy expressing his gratitude to the United States for its support when it comes to regional initiatives in the Western Balkans, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.