11. May 2022.

Today, in Marrakesh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Nikola Selaković participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. Minister Selaković said that Serbia was committed to the multilateral aspect of the fight against terrorism, adding that he firmly believed the United Nations should be the key forum for international cooperation in this field.

02 March 2022.

Minister Selaković informed the ambassadors present about the Conclusion of the National Security Council, which was adopted by the Government of Serbia on February 27 - regarding the situation in Ukraine.

The Serbian Foreign Minister said that Serbia deems the outbreak of the crisis and conflict in Ukraine deeply regretful, emphasizing that Serbia considers it very wrong to violate the territorial integrity and sovereignty of any state, as in the case of Ukraine. In this regard, Foreign Minister Selaković reiterated that Serbia very clearly insists on the respect for the principles of international law, pointing out that this is the foundation of the Serbian foreign policy.

FM Selaković underscored that Serbia gives fully supports the negotiations between the two sides and all credible international efforts to find a peaceful and political solution to the crisis in Ukraine.

Mr. Selaković pointed out that Serbia will continue to consistently maintain peace and stability in Southeast Europe in these challenging times, emphasizing that modern challenges also show that all disagreements on our continent must be resolved by peaceful means and dialogue.

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It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that our distinguished colleague, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Portugal, Oliver Antić, died in Lisbon as a result of an accident today.

We will remember him as an excellent professor, great patriot and a man of superior legal mind and sharp writing skills.

He will be remembered for his professionalism and dedication as the Ambassador of our country to Portugal, as well as his contribution to the improvement of relations between Serbia and Portugal.

The Ministry shares the pain of family, friends and colleagues of Ambassador Antić.

On Tuesday, 22 February, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Book of Condolence will be opened in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Kneza Miloša 24 (the main entrance at the Corner with Nemanjina St.). The online Book of Condolence will be opened at: protokol@mfa.rs.

Information on the date of memorial service and funeral will be announced at a later date.

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