Uruguay will never recognize independence of Kosovo and Metohija unless it is in agreement with Serbia, Uruguay's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Conde stated in Belgrade on Monday.

He underscored that Uruguay wishes success to Serbia in its activities in the United Nations on the issue of Kosovo, as well as in European integrations and moving closer to the European Union.

"We follow the process with great interest and we are aware of the importance of the integration process in the region as a whole," Uruguay's official said.

Conde and Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic signed a Memorandum on police cooperation in the area of the fight against organized crime.