Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Turkey, Zoran Markovic, yesterday, 12.02, on the occasion of the National Day, the Army Day of the Republic Serbia and the 140th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between Serbia and Turkey, organized a reception in Ankara for high officials of the Republic of Turkey, diplomatic and military corps. The reception was attended by a number of distinguished personalities from the public life of Turkey, as well as representatives of our emigrant community.

In a ceremonial atmosphere, after the Serbian and Turkish anthem were invoked, the Ambassador Markovic and the Minister of Sport and Youth of the Republic of Turkey Mehmet Kasapoglu addressed the guests. It is jointly assessed that bilateral relations between the two countries are at the highest level in recent history and are the basis for further deepening of cooperation and strengthening of trade exchange and investments. The speeches expressed mutual respect and understanding built over several centuries of common history, with many similarities that are now connected by two peoples. Bearing in mind the challenges faced by the two countries, the expectation of mutual support is emphasized in all spheres where the interests coincide.