Government of Serbia

Firm commitment to freedom of expression

Serbian Foreign Minister and OSCE chairman Ivica Dacic says Serbia is "firmly committed to protecting the safety of journalists and freedom of expression."

This is a key element of a truly democratic society, Dacic said.

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic will participate on Friday in the closing panel discussion of the Third EU - Southeast Europe Summit in Split, Croatia, the Serbian ministry said in a release.

FM: No "ideological disputes" within cabinet

BELGRADE -- First Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic told the RTS late on Thursday there are "no ideological disputes" in the ruling coalition.

According to him, "the government is successful in realizing its strategic goals."

BELGRADE - First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic stated late Thursday there are no ideological disputes in the ruling coalition, adding that the government is successful in realizing its strategic goals.

BELGRADE - An economic integration of Western Balkan countries is a necessity, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday.

After a long time, we have managed to overcome a period of various conflicts and often cold relations - the key words today are stability and the highest level of integration, Vucic said at the opening of a regional business conference in Belgrade.

BELGRADE - The Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel officially opened in Belgrade and Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic addressed the investors and informed them that they will have the support of the City of Belgrade and the Serbian government in the time to come as well.

Jeremic meets with Chicago mayor, endorses his reelection

CHICAGO -- CIRSD President Vuk Jeremic has met in Chicago with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the think-tank headed by the former Serbian official has announced.

Emanuel in the past served as chief of staff to U.S. President Barack Obama and was a founding member and Co-Chair of the Congressional Serbian Caucus.

"Firm commitment to freedom of expression"

BELGRADE -- Serbian Foreign Minister and OSCE chairman Ivica Dacic says Serbia is "firmly committed to protecting the safety of journalists and freedom of expression."

This is a key element of a truly democratic society, Dacic said.

BELGRADE - The two-day international conference entitled "Protection of safety and integrity of journalists in the OSCE region" will open in the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade on Thursday.

PRISTINA - Serbia is ready for closer cooperation in the region and with EU member states, with a view to strengthening the economy and joining the EU, Serbia's Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic said in Pristina on Wednesday.