President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin extended today a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić on the occasion of the New Year and Christmas. The message of congratulations reads as follows:

„Dear Mr. President,

I would like to cordially wish you a happy New Year and Christmas.

The outgoing year has brought difficult challenges for all of us. We have fully affirmed the importance of the relations of strategic partnership which enables our countries to join their efforts in response to modern-day threats and challenges, including the coronavirus infection pandemic.

I am confident that we will continue our close cooperation in all key directions and succeed in implementing the existing agreements and joint projects. This is without a doubt in the interest of the brotherly peoples of Russia and Serbia and is carried out on the path of strengthening the stability and security on the European continent.

I wish you, your nearest and dearest ones good health and success in all your endeavours, while wishing happiness and prosperity to all citizens of friendly Serbia", reads the congratulatory message from President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.

Belgrade, 24 December 2020