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20. February 2010. | 07:21

Source: Tanjug

Cooperation in the defense sector is the best part of Serbia-US relations, it was noted at a meeting between Defense Minister Dragan Sutanovac and the US Senate delegation headed by Senator George Vojinovic.

Cooperation in the defense sector is the best part of Serbia-US relations, it was noted at a meeting between Defense Minister Dragan Sutanovac and the US Senate delegation headed by Senator George Vojinovic.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the level of cooperation in defense, which is the best part of overall bilateral relations between the US and Serbia, the Defense Ministry said in a release.

It was concluded that cooperation should continue to be fostered on the highly successful programs, such as cooperation in military education and cooperation within the State Partnership Program.

Senator Vojinovic particularly emphasized the level of cooperation achieved by Serbia and the Ohio National Guard and expressed his full support to Serbia on its path towards the EU. Sutanovac briefed the US delegation on the results of defense reform so far.

He pointed out that his ministry's priorities in the coming period include completing the process of professionalization and modernization of the Army and intensive participation in multinational operations.

As regards the political and security situation in the region, Sutanovac and the US delegation agreed that only intensive regional cooperation can successfully respond to all challenges and risks which still threaten the stability of the region, the release says.

Sutanovac said that the Ministry of Defense and the Serbian Army participate in all regional security initiatives, giving a full contribution to building peace and stability in the W Balkans.

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