Ministry of Finance United States of America (USA) it postponed, for the sixth time, the application of sanctions Oil Industry of Serbia (NIS), this time until September 26th.
The Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović pointed out that "NIS will continue to ensure a stable supply of oil and oil derivatives to the domestic market even in difficult circumstances", reports RTS.
"The ultimate goal is to remove NIS from the list of sanctions of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Ministry of Finance, which is a process that does not depend on Serbia. We hope that the continuation of high-level talks between the US and Russia will contribute to progress for the entire package of US sanctions against Russian companies, as well as an agreement that could have a positive effect on the removal of uncertainty regarding the Serbian Oil Industry and the removal of the company from the list of sanctions," Đedović Handanović pointed out.
"Sanctions are the result of global politics"
She pointed out that Serbia managed to preserve energy security by postponing the sanctions so far.
"Despite the complex circumstances that we cannot influence, it was ensured that the refinery has enough crude oil and continues to work, and we are grateful to the American administration for its understanding so far. The situation remains complex and the state continues to make maximum efforts and conduct an active dialogue with both the American and Russian sides," the relevant minister emphasized.
She also reminded that Serbia did not contribute in any way to the introduction of sanctions against NIS and that they are the result of global politics.
"We will continue to fight with all diplomatic means to ensure the stability of supply for our citizens and the economy," Đedović Handanović concluded.
"Srbijagas" director Dušan Bajatović assessed yesterday that NIS is currently working normally, and that fuel supplies in Serbia are sufficient for six to eight months, and that there is no danger of price shocks or oil shortages.
