Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Russian Federation Ambassador to Serbia, Alexander Chepurin, who handed over to him a letter from the Russian President Vladimir Putin, sent on the occasion of Serbia’s Statehood Day, Danas daily reports.

In a letter, the Russian President said that “Russia highly values strategic partnership and relations with Serbia,” and “with satisfaction emphasizes that cooperation between the two countries evolves dynamically in the most diverse areas.”

President Putin also thanked Vucic once more for a warm reception during the visit to Serbia.

Meanwhile, Ambassador Chepurin reiterated Russian stance on Kosovo and Metohija issue, adding that the decision to impose tariffs on goods from Serbia is irresponsible Pristina’s move jeopardizing the dialogue, and above all, lives of Serbs in Kosovo.