19.02.2019.
Meeting of the Minister of Defence with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela
Minister of Defence Aleksandar Vulin met Deputy Minister for Europe in the National Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yvan Eduardo Gil Pinto, who led a delegation of that country visiting Serbia.
Minister Vulin pointed out that the Republic of Serbia cherishes friendly relations with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, adding that we appreciated the principled policy of that country regarding non-recognition of unilaterally proclaimed independence of the so called “Kosovo”, as well as the support rendered by Venezuela to Serbia in international institutions.
During today’s meeting, the minister of defence stressed that Serbia pursued a principled policy founded on respect of international law, non-interference in internal matters of sovereign countries and resolution of disputes by peaceful means. He said that the Government of the Republic of Serbia closely monitors the current politico-security situation in Venezuela. Condemning the foreign interventionism in the manner of resolving internal political issues of a sovereign country, Minister Vulin sent a message that Serbia had never agreed with winning the power on the streets, and that it only recognised the will of the people demonstrated in elections.
Minister Vulin also added that it was very important to establish and develop defence cooperation having in mind that the bilateral relations of our two countries were friendly and unburdened by open issues.Deputy Minister Gil expressed his satisfaction with his meeting in the Ministry of Defence, stressing that Venezuela perceived Serbia as a true friend and that both countries advocated for the respect of human rights. He confirmed the consistent support of Venezuela for Serbian position regarding the issue of Kosovo and Metohija and he pointed out that the Government of Venezuela advocated for a dialogue as the only way to achieve a permanently sustainable solution.
Regardless of geographical distance, Gil underlined that both sides should aspire towards establishment of mechanisms for development of cooperation in all the areas of common interest.
