Vucic receives US senators

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received US Senators Chris Murphy and Gary Peters on Thursday, and noted that Serbia was committed to develop closer cooperation with the US in all areas of mutual interest.

The senators extended condolences over the recent tragic events in Serbia and, in light of Murphy's gun control initiative that followed a mass school shooting in Connecticut, US, the parties exchanged views on measures the Serbian authorities were taking.

A part of the discussion was dedicated to the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, and Vucic noted that the establishment of a Community of Serb Municipalities was now a priority, the presidential press office said in a statement.

Vucic especially noted that Belgrade had been demonstrating seriousness and responsibility since the beginning of the dialogue despite constant provocations and numerous...