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Serbian President Vučić arrives in Kyiv for Southeast Europe-Ukraine summit

Serbian President Vučić arrives in Kyiv for Southeast Europe-Ukraine summit

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić arrived in Kyiv for the fifth Southeast Europe-Ukraine summit.
  • Vučić expressed hope for a productive summit, mutual support on the European path, and increased bilateral cooperation.
  • He acknowledged that discussions on a joint declaration would be challenging and mentioned his overnight travel from Paris.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has arrived in Kyiv to attend the fifth Summit of Southeast Europe-Ukraine. The summit aims to foster mutual support for the European integration paths of both Ukraine and the participating Southeast European nations, alongside enhancing bilateral cooperation.

After Odesa, Athens, Dubrovnik, and Tirana, it is Kyiv's turn. I believe we will have a good summit, provide each other with support on the European path, and increase bilateral cooperation.

— Aleksandar VučićOn his Instagram account upon arriving in Kyiv for the summit.

Vučić, who traveled overnight from Paris after attending Bastille Day celebrations, expressed optimism about the summit's proceedings. "After Odesa, Athens, Dubrovnik, and Tirana, it is Kyiv's turn. I believe we will have a good summit, provide each other with support on the European path, and increase bilateral cooperation," Vučić wrote on his Instagram account.

He also anticipated that discussions surrounding a joint declaration would be complex. "As always, there will be difficult conversations about the joint declaration of the participants," he noted. Vučić mentioned his arduous journey, stating he "traveled in the afternoon and all night, through Moldova and central Ukraine to get to Kyiv."

As always, there will be difficult conversations about the joint declaration of the participants.

— Aleksandar VučićAnticipating the challenges in reaching a joint declaration at the summit.

Despite his fatigue, Vučić conveyed his commitment to representing Serbia's interests. "A little tired, but I will fight and protect Serbia," he stated, underscoring his dedication to his country during the international meeting.

A little tired, but I will fight and protect Serbia.

— Aleksandar VučićExpressing his determination despite a long journey to Kyiv.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.