The Prime Minister's visit is underway Donald Tusk w Serbia. This is the boss's first visit Polishego of the government in Serbia since 2013. The Greek Prime Minister also arrived in Belgrade Kyriakos Micotakis. Political leaders were to talk about Serbia's “European prospects”.
– Unlike other politicians in BrusselsDonald Tusk always wanted to listen to the Serbian perspective – said the President of Serbia on Thursday Aleksandar Vuczic during a press conference with Donald Tusk in Belgrade.
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– Yesterday and today I had the honor of talking to the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, one of the most important European leaders. I want to thank Prime Minister Tusk for also serving as chairman European Council he came to Belgrade, always supporting our European aspirations, said Vucic. – Unlike others in Brussels, he wanted to listen to the Serbian perspective – added the Serbian leader.
The president pointed out that “Poland is a key partner of Serbia, and relations (with this country) are constantly developing, especially in economic matters.” – Few people in Serbia understand how (much) Poland's importance and position are growing. Poland's influence in Serbia is constantly increasing, said Vucic.
– I asked Prime Minister Tusk to listen to me on this issue Kosovo. I presented him with many facts and asked him to verify them. I am very grateful that he listened to me. We also touched on the topic of wars Ukraine and the Middle East – he noted.
Later in his speech, Vucic unexpectedly announced that Tusk was “guilty” of not being present in Kazan, where the BRICS summit is taking place. – I am very grateful to my friend Donald Tusk. He's to blame for not being in Sermon at the top BRICS. I will not hide the fact that we are in full agreement on the issue of sanctions against… Russia. During the talks, I did not hide our position. I presented our activities regarding aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict, he emphasized.
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The president of Serbia said on Monday that he would not attend the BRICS summit. He added that Belgrade would be represented by a four-member ministerial delegation. The president received the invitation in September this year. In an interview with public broadcaster RTS, Vucic said in a telephone conversation on Sunday Vladimir Putinthat he will meet with several European officials during this period.
Serbia, although it has condemned Russia's invasion on several occasions Ukraine and violation of the territorial integrity of this country, has not joined the imposed on Moscow international sanctions. Since February 22, 2022, President Vucic has not met the Russian leader in person, but relations between the countries have been maintained at the ministerial level.
Economic specialists have pointed out in recent weeks that the decline in trade between countries indicates to the gradual separation of Serbia from Russia. Belgrade's remoteness from Moscow has become more and more noticeable lately. On October 7, the President of Serbia did not wish Putin a happy birthday. Two days later, he took part in the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe summit in Dubrovnik, where he signed a declaration condemning the Russian attack on Ukraine.
According to unofficial reports reported by the Ukraińska Pravda website, Belgrade sells weapons to Kiev through intermediaries. According to estimates, Serbian ammunition exports since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion amounted to approximately EUR 800 million. Vucic recently said that in his opinion the war in Ukraine will end according to the Korean scenario.
Tusk: Poland supports Serbia's path to the EU
The head of the Polish government began his statement at the press conference in Serbian, which was met with a very warm reaction from Vuczicz. – None of our guests have ever spoken like that in Serbian – emphasized Vucic.
– We are aware of the ambitious plans of our Serbian partners who strive for integration. Poland fully supports Serbia in this process. Without Serbia European Union will not be complete, Tusk assured, expressing support for Belgrade's European aspirations.
Tusk is accompanied in the delegation by several representatives of Polish business, including the presidents of the largest Polish companies such as Orlen, KGHM, Tauron and PGE. On Wednesday, they took part in a networking session, and on Thursday, they participate in panels on the economy at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.