Canada's Foreign Minister John Baird arrives in Belgrade

BELGRADE - Canada's Foreign Minister John Baird will arrive in Belgrade on Friday at an invitation from his Serbian counterpart Ivica Dacic, the Serbian Foreign Ministry has stated.

This is the first visit to Serbia by a Canadian foreign minister since 2001.

Dacic and Baird will meet on September 1, the statement says.

“Canada is encouraged by the democratic and economic transformation of Serbia and its commitment to achieving greater integration and cooperation with the European Union and its institutions,” said Baird ahead of the visit.

The Canadian minister's visit to Serbia is a part of his Balkan tour that will also include Croatia and Albania.

The talks will address, among other topics, the continued strengthening of bilateral ties, the Canadian ministry states.

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