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Vucic, Wang discuss summit of 16 CEE leaders in Belgrade

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic met on Friday with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Chao to discuss preparations for the summit of 16 leaders of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), which will be co-hosted by China and Serbia in Belgrade in December.

Croatia "to condition Serbia's EU talks with new trials"

Croatia "to condition Serbia's EU talks with new trials"

BELGRADE -- It is not a good practice to set bilateral issues as a condition in the course of the EU negotiation talks, Jadranka Joksimović has said.

Joint military exercise Srem 2014 begins

NIKINCI - Serbian and Russian troops started off a joint exercise entitled Srem 2014 at the training centre in Nikinci on Friday.

Serbia's Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic, diplomatic corps officials and reporters from Serbia and abroad were present for the start of the event, which will involve 404 members of the two countries' armed forces.

"German vice-chancellor to focus on economy"

"German vice-chancellor to focus on economy"

BELGRADE -- The upcoming visit to Belgrade by German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel is "proof of good bilateral relations and a desire to promote economic cooperation."

This is what German Ambassador in Belgrade Heinz Wilhelm told Tanjug.

Gabriel: Serbia is Germany's key partner in Balkans

BELGRADE - Serbia is Germany's most important partner in the Balkans, German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, who is scheduled to visit Belgrade on Sunday, said in an interview for Friday's editions of Belgrade daily Blic.

U.S. prosecutors sent to Balkans "to help fight terrorism"

U.S. prosecutors sent to Balkans "to help fight terrorism"

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. is sending dozens of prosecutors to the Balkans, the Middle East, and northern Africa "to help track down jihadist fighters returning from Syria."

Joksimovic: We have questions for Croatia too

BELGRADE - It is not a good practice to set bilateral issues as a condition in the course of the EU negotiation talks, Serbian Minister without portfolio in charge of European integration Jadranka Joksimovic stated in reaction to the recent statement by Croatian Minister of Justice Orsat Miljenic, Belgrade media report.

Wilhelm: German vice-chancellor’s visit to focus on economy

BELGRADE - The upcoming visit to Belgrade by German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, who will be at the head of a German business delegation, is proof of good bilateral relations and a desire to promote economic cooperation, German Ambassador in Belgrade Heinz Wilhelm has told Tanjug.

Russian patriarch arrives in Serbia

Russian patriarch arrives in Serbia

BELGRADE -- Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia arrived on Friday on a three-day visit to Serbia.

While in the country, he will consecrate a monument to Tsar Nicholas II Romanov and meet with the top religious and state officials.

Russian patriarch arrives in Serbia

BELGRADE - Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has arrived on Friday on a three-day visit to Serbia where, as announced earlier, he will consecrate the monument to Tsar Nicholas II Romanov and meet with the country's top religious and state officials.

Gov't session on ratification of international agreements

BELGRADE - The Serbian government adopted on Friday a number of bills on ratification of international agreements, including the Bill to ratify the investment promotion and protection agreement between the Republic of Serbia and Canada.

Dacic meets delegation from Brussels

BELGRADE - A delegation of the European External Action Service (EEAS) met with Serbia's Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic in Belgrade on Friday and expressed full support for Serbia's chairmanship of the OSCE in 2015 and willingness to work together during that period.

The EU diplomats stated that Serbia's success in chairing the OSCE would also be their success.

Wilhelm:Rama's visit step forward despite unfortunate event

BELGRADE - German Ambassador to Serbia Heinz Wilhelm said that the recent visit by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is an important achievement and a step in the right direction in the development of bilateral ties, despite, as he said, an unfortunate episode.

Vucic and Rama should use their leadership skills and wisdom

BELGRADE - Sensitive issues between Serbia and Albania should be discussed in a more constructive and responsible manner, head of the European Parliament delegation for relations with Serbia Eduard Kukan has told the Belgrade daily Danas.

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