Djuric: Serbia committed to strengthen political dialogue and cooperation with Tuvalu

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Tuvaluan PM Feleti Teo in Belgrade on Thursday, noting that he was pleased Teo's visit was the first bilateral visit to Serbia by a high-ranking Tuvaluan official.

Djuric said Serbia was committed to further strengthen political dialogue and overall cooperation with Tuvalu, the Serbian MFA said in a statement.

Djuric said he was confident strengthening of political dialogue and visits at high and the highest level would contribute to stronger ties and provide solid ground for development of Serbia-Tuvalu bilateral ties.

He said his recent visit to Tonga for a Forum of Pacific Islands had contributed to better understanding and closer ties between Serbia and island states in the Pacific region.

Djuric also pointed out the growing significance of topics related to climate change, and opportunities for strengthening economic ties and cooperation in the ICT sector, education and sports were reviewed as well.

After the meeting, Djuric and Teo signed an intergovernmental agreement on abolishing visas for holders of standard passports.