Vucic, Aliyev speak about Brussels dialogue

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by telephone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday to inform him of the course of the Brussels dialogue and the necessary further consultations.

Vucic said that would prevent him from attending a Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group Summit in Baku, but that Serbia would be represented by its foreign minister.

Vucic noted that Serbia attached great significance to comprehensive bilateral relations with friendly Azerbaijan, based on mutual respect, understanding and mutual support, said a statement released by the press office of the Serbian president.

Aliyev said he highly appreciated the Serbia-Azerbaijan strategic partnership that was on a strong upward trajectory thanks to the excellent personal relationship between the two presidents, and expressed the expectation that this year, too, would be...