President Vučić receives credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of India

On this occasion, President Vučić expressed his belief that Ambassador Kohli, with his dedicated work, will make the traditionally good and friendly ties between the two countries, featured by mutual respect and a high degree of support in the most important areas, even more comprehensive. Recalling the strong relations built during the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement, President Vučić expressed hope that Prime Minister Modi would accept the invitation to participate in the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Movement to be held in October in Belgrade.

 

President Vučić thanked India for the solidarity displayed during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically for helping to procure vaccines developed by their sera Institute in cooperation with AstraZeneca.

 

He also thanked for India's consistent policy and principled attitude to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia.

 

Ambassador Kohli said that President Vučić opened a new era in relations between the two countries, reminding that in 2017 he was in India as Prime Minister, which was the first visit of a high-ranking official from Serbia in thirty years.

 

He pointed out he hopes for progress in mutual economic relations, noting the great economic progress of Serbia, whose experience can also be beneficial to India.

 

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Belgrade,

25th August 2021