Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric on Wednesday to discuss the bilateral ties and the situation in Western Balkans. They agreed the United States and Serbia would hold a bilateral strategic dialogue later this year to deepen economic and security ties. According to Kuwait News Agency, the announcement came through a statement by the State Dept. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce. "They also discussed the importance of de-escalating tensions in the Western Balkans, particularly with Kosovo and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to advance regional stability and set the stage for economic growth and prosperity," Bruce stated. "The United States is committed to a mutually beneficial relationship with Serbia that delivers for our citizens and our interests," added Bruce. The dialogue aims to address and mitigate ongoing regional tensions while fostering an environment conducive to economic and security cooperation.
