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On that occasion, Aleksandar Vučić also confirmed that cooperation with the European Union and the full membership of Serbia remain one of the key foreign policy priorities of our country’s priorities, announced the President’s Office for Media Cooperation. of the Republic.
As has been said, Vučić particularly emphasized that, in that regard, Serbia is sincerely committed to deeper and deeper reforms, which it addresses responsibly and seriously, and that, through cooperation with the institutions of the Union and its members, strives to adopt and apply best practices.
“Serbia will remain committed to peace and stability in the region by enhancing bilateral relations with its neighbors, as well as strengthening regional cooperation while respecting all agreements concluded,” said President Vučić, adding that the European future of the Western Balkans is extremely important. both for the stability of the entire region and for the security and prosperity of the EU.
Fabrizi: The EU will continue to invest in the Serbian economy
The ambassadors noted that the declarations on the common regional market and the green agenda of the Western Balkans, signed by Serbia and all the leaders of the region, were well received in Brussels and in the EU countries, and that the good and solid Connections and integration of the region greatly facilitated the Balkans in all areas of common interest.
“Up to 70 percent of foreign investment comes from countries whose representatives are sitting here today,” said the head of the European Union Delegation in Serbia, Sam Fabrizi, adding that Serbia can be sure that the EU will continue. supporting and investing in the Serbian economy.
Fabrizi claims that although Kovid-19 exposed all economies to a heavy load, the Serbian economy held out and proved its resilience.
“With the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, the EU will continue to be Serbia’s strongest partner for economic recovery, supporting infrastructure and green and digital transition. We are satisfied with the reforms announced in the state field. of law, including judicial and media freedom reforms. To accelerate the accession process, we encourage the new government to continue working and implementing in this direction, “said Fabrizi.
“We hope that the EU will monitor and assess the dynamics of Serbia’s accession negotiations and assess our reform efforts.”
President Vučić emphasized that Serbia highly values the fact that, despite the many challenges it faces, the EU has managed to keep the issue of enlargement on its agenda, especially through the recent adoption of a new and modified methodology of the negotiation process.
“In that regard, we hope that the European Union will monitor and assess the dynamics of Serbia’s accession negotiations and assess our reform efforts,” said President Vučić, emphasizing that Serbia is ready to continue working with its European partners on implementation. reforms and numerous joint projects.
Vučić especially emphasized that Serbia welcomes the Economic and Investment Plan O presented by the EC together with the Expansion Package and expressed the willingness of our country to continue working with partners in the region in the implementation of that Plan in order to improve the economic potential of the region and achieve better infrastructure. connectivity, which would lead to closer to the European single market.
“In that context, we look forward to the early adoption of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, because that means the possibility of using financial resources destined for the implementation of reforms, both in Serbia and in the region,” said President Vučić.
He once again pointed out that Serbia is still on the European path, sincerely believing in cooperation with European partners.
Fabrizi noted that 2020 was an extremely difficult year for everyone, especially due to the fallout from kovida 19.
“When I look at the commitment of the new government to implement reforms, the EU Economic and Investment Plan, the new methodology and greater cooperation in the fight against Kovid 19, I see 2021 with much more favorable prospects for progress on enlargement”, Fabrizi concluded.
President Vučić also stressed that Serbia is ready to work intensively with EU member states to find adequate responses to new challenges, such as the Kovid 19 pandemic.
