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Representatives of the Government of Serbia, Foreign Minister Djuric, U.S.-Serbia Friendship Congress, Director Mr. Vladimir Marinkovic, Business representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good morning, and thank you for the invitation to speak to you today, along with my good partner and friend Foreign Minister Djuric, about the future of the U.S.-Serbia relationship.
I deeply appreciate the effort by the organizers of this event and many of you in attendance who have made great strides to strengthen and promote the U.S.-Serbia relationship through dialogue and cooperation. Your dedication plays a pivotal role in strengthening bilateral ties between our nations.
We are standing at the threshold of a new era in the U.S.-Serbia relationship – an era defined not by what lies behind us, but by what we choose to build together. President Trump and his Administration are committed to reinvigorating the U.S.-Serbia relationship, to increasing economic and business ties between our countries, and to engaging in political dialogue based on common interests and values.
But let me be clear: this new era is only possible if we are united in our commitment to regional stability. That is the foundation on which all progress depends – economic, political, and social. We want to work with Serbia and its neighbors to promote economic partnerships and open markets – big goals that we cannot achieve if we allow other voices to distract us. We cannot let differences from the recent past prevent us from building a brighter future. And we should not let selective readings of history prevent us from cooperating to build a better future together. When it comes to history, I am focused on the mutually beneficial ties between our two great nations stretching back well over 100 years.
Soon, our two countries will launch a Strategic Dialogue rooted in honesty, respect, and shared interest. The fact that we are elevating our relationship to this level is itself a testament to the progress we have made in U.S.-Serbia cooperation and the optimism we have for the future.
I expect our discussions will focus on the most significant and strategic issues that the United States and Serbia face together:
- from ensuring Serbia has access to the most advanced energy and communications technology the market has to offer,
- to expanding our defense relationship in an increasingly complicated global environment, and,
- to ensuring we build the kind of mutually beneficial ties that are so important to our future.
Our evolving relationship is grounded in practical realism. The United States is no longer in the business of remaking societies to fit a mold. We are here to work with countries that are committed to their own future. And I believe Serbia wants a better, more stable, and more prosperous future.
There will be many opportunities to work together toward this shared goal in the coming months and years: through our new American Resource Center at Lozionica, next year’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, and of course during EXPO 2027, when all the world will visit Serbia. Each of these key events is an opportunity to show that this relationship is becoming a true partnership, and that we are focused on the future.
Let me close by looking ahead. As I said, next year marks the 250th anniversary of American independence. It will be a time of reflection and celebration for us, and we invite our Serbian friends to be part of the commemorative festivities. We will honor our past, yes – but more importantly, we will celebrate the possibilities and promise that lie ahead.
Americans are optimistic and future oriented people. We always believe that our best days are ahead of us, and at the U.S. Embassy here in Belgrade we sincerely believe that the best days of U.S.–Serbia relations also are ahead of us.
Thank you for your dedication, your leadership, and your partnership.
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