Serbia’s foreign minister began a three-day visit to Israel. Vuk Draskovic, who arrived Saturday, was to meet with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, his deputy Shimon Peres and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni. Bilateral relations and the future status of Kosovo will be key points of discussion. Draskovic also is scheduled to meet with right-wing lawmaker Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, which recently joined the governing coalition. During his visit, Draskovic will give a lecture on “Serbs and Jews,” organized by the Israeli International Relations Council.
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