Brian Yee

"Serbia is bright spot on Western Balkans' map"

WASHINGTON -- Serbia is a bright spot on the map of the Western Balkans, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Hoyt Brian Yee has said.

Speaking in the U.S. Congress, he also stated that "what is most encouraging Serbia's commitment to the Brussels dialogue with Pristina."

WASHINGTON - Serbia is a bright spot on the map of the Western Balkans, and what is most encouraging is its commitment to the Brussels dialogue it has with Pristina, US Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Hoyt Brian Yee said in the US Congress.

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Hoyt Yee will visit Bulgaria for the second time in 7 months.

Hoyt Brian Yee is part of the team of Victoria Jane Nuland, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs at the United States Department of State.

No information has been released as regards the purpose of Hoyt Yee's visit to Bulgaria.

BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic received on Wednesday a letter by US President Barack Obama who extended the best wishes to the president and the people of Serbia on the occasion of the country's Statehood Day, February 15, and welcomed Serbia's OSCE Chairmanship.

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic conferred on Tuesday with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Hoyt Brian Yee and U.S. Ambassador in Serbia Michael Kirby.

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Vladimir Marinkovic invited US-based companies on Saturday to invest in Serbian energy sector, particularly in renewable energy sources.

Marinkovic met with US Senator Ted Cruz and Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Hoyt Brian Yee to discuss investment opportunities in Serbian energy and other sectors.

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic is staying in a several days' long visit to the U.S. within which it will confer with top officials of the Department of State and the Congress and attend the National Prayer Breakfast.