OSCE head praises Serbia for stability, security

The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) appreciates Serbia's efforts to raise stability, security and democracy levels, the OSCE head said on Tuesday in the Serbian capital Belgrade.

Earlier Zbigniew Rau, who is also the Polish foreign minister, held talks with Serbian counterpart Nikola Selakovic. At a press conference with Selakovic after the meeting, Rau called Serbia "a trustworthy and active OSCE member", with large contributions to the organisation's diplomacy and security planning.

"We appreciate (Serbia's - PAP) efforts to uphold stability and security, and that it has continued to strengthen its democratic institutions," Rau said.

Rau also referred to the ongong Russia-Ukraine war, calling it a major security challenge for the region. He also stressed that Russia's invasion of Ukraine "runs against all international norms, standards and obligations."

In Belgrade Rau also met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Prime Minister Ana Brnabic.