At the initiative of the Serbian side, Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić.
The Serbian leader congratulated the Russian President on the successful conduct of the elections to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
The parties discussed various aspects of the further development of the strategic partnership between Russia and Serbia, including in the energy, oil and gas, transport, and healthcare sectors. Aleksandar Vučić expressed gratitude for the comprehensive support Russia provides to Serbia and extended special thanks for the assistance in extinguishing forest fires.
The President of Serbia provided an update on preparations for the snap parliamentary elections. Both sides emphasized the unacceptability of external interference in electoral processes.
Current issues on the international agenda, including the conflict in Ukraine, were also addressed. Aleksandar Vučić shared his impressions following his participation in the High-Level Week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. During an exchange of views on the situation in the Balkans, the heads of state noted the need to preserve the Dayton architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to ensure the legitimate rights and interests of Republika Srpska.
The conversation took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere.