Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with US Under-Secretary of State David Hale, B92 reports. The situation in Kosovo and Metohija was the main topic of discussion, given that Hale after Belgrade is scheduled to visit Pristina.

Following the meeting, the US Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott wrote on Twitter account that “re-starting the dialogue is not an easy job, but Serbia’s future prosperity depends on achieving progress in relations with Pristina.”

The US Embassy also said on Twitter that Washington is calling Pristina to revoke the 100 percent tariffs on Serbian goods. “The United States is calling for the revoking of the tariffs, and end to mutual provocation and continuing of the (Belgrade-Pristina) dialogue.”

It added that Hale told Vucic that Washington appreciates its partnership with Serbia and wants to build even stronger relations between the two countries.