Dacic receives ambassador of Eswatini

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and FM Ivica Dacic received on Tuesday the non-resident Ambassador of Eswatini to Serbia Sibusisiwe Mngomezulu, who presented his credentials to President Aleksandar Vucic on Monday.

Wishing the ambassador a successful mission in Serbia, Dacic said he was confident political dialogue and economic cooperation between Serbia and Eswatini would continue to develop to mutual benefit, the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

On behalf of Eswatini's King Mswati III and on his own behalf, the ambassador extended condolences over the recent tragic events in Belgrade and expressed compassion and solidarity with the families of the victims.

The parties exchanged views on the state of bilateral relations and opportunities for their advancement.

They agreed to remain committed to strengthening the bilateral relations as well as to advancement of economic cooperation.

Dacic reiterated that he had fond memories from a 2019 trip to Eswatini and said he hoped he would have another opportunity to visit the country.

He thanked the ambassador for Eswatini's support to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic Serbia.

Mngomezulu thanked Dacic for the aid provided by the Serbian government to his country during the COVID-19 pandemic.