22.05.2026.
Minister Gašić meets with NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General Hamilton
Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić met today with NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General Kevin Hamilton on the sidelines of the NATO-Serbia multinational tactical exercise, held at Base South near Bujanovac.
The Minister of Defence highlighted the importance of continuous dialogue between the Republic of Serbia and NATO at all levels on matters of mutual interest, highlighting Serbia’s commitment to military neutrality and to establishing good relations with all relevant international security actors.He said that our country remains a committed and credible partner, as well as a guarantor and generator of regional security, committed to maintaining an optimal level of cooperation with NATO within the framework of the Partnership for Peace programme. He also underlined Serbia’s priorities – the preservation of regional stability, continued economic development and growth, and the promotion of dialogue as the principal mechanism for addressing outstanding issues.
Minister Gašić stressed that participation in UN and EU multinational peacekeeping operations is of particular importance for our armed forces, as is participation in exercises aimed at enhancing operational and functional capabilities and meeting the standards required for engagement in multinational operations.The Minister of Defence said that today’s exercise is the result of joint efforts, professionalism, and high level of preparedness demonstrated by Serbian Armed Forces units and participating troops from several NATO member states. He also noted that cooperation in the organization and preparation of the exercise had been conducted to a high standard.
Addressing the current political and security situation in the region, Minister Gašić stressed that the Serbian Armed Forces remain committed to cooperating with KFOR, which is the only legitimate armed formation in Serbia’s southern province, and expressed confidence that KFOR will continue to provide a safe environment for Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija.
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