Ministry of defence Republic of Serbia
 
16.09.2026.

Meeting with Ohio National Guard Adjutant General, Maj Gen Woodruff



The President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Serbian Armed Forces, Aleksandar Vučić, met today with the Adjutant General of the Ohio National Guard, Major General Matthew Woodruff.
The meeting was also attended by Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić and the Chief of the Serbian Armed Forces General Staff, General Milan Mojsilović.

President Vučić stated that the meeting had focused on plans and priorities within the State Partnership Programme, the situation in the region, and opportunities for strengthening cooperation between Serbia and Ohio, built on long-standing trust and partnership.
- I have provided my esteemed interlocutor with a detailed overview of the growing tensions in Kosovo and Metohija in recent days and expressed my concern regarding the position and security of the Serbian population. I have stressed the need for responsible participation of KFOR and all other relevant actors in maintaining peace and stability.

Serbia highly values its collaboration with the Ohio National Guard and the partnership we have built for years through numerous joint activities and contacts.
I believe we will continue to strengthen and expand our partnership in the future, fostering deeper mutual understanding and strengthening the relations between Serbia and the United States – President Vučić stated.
 
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