Russian Armed Forces delegation pays visit to Serbia

PANCEVO - Delegations of the Serbian and Russian armed forces have discussed possibilities for holding a joint exercise of the two countries' special forces.

The delegation of the Russian Armed Forces visited the Serbian Armed Forces Special Brigade in Pancevo, near Belgrade, on Wednesday.

Special Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Jelesije Radivojevic welcomed the guests at the Rastko Nemanjic barracks, the Serbian Armed Forces said in a statement on their website.

"The two delegations discussed possibilities for holding a joint exercise of the special forces of the Russian and Serbian armed forces as well as for improving bilateral military cooperation," the statement said.

The Russian delegation also attended a demonstration showcasing some of the Brigade's capabilities, and will continue its visit on Thursday with a tour of the 63rd Parachute Battalion of the Special Brigade in Nis, southern Serbia.

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