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Sweden’s support to European integration of Serbia
Belgrade,
20 September 2015
Minister without portfolio responsible for European integration Jadranka Joksimovic spoke today with Swedish Minister of Culture and Democracy Alice Bah Kuhnke about European integration, the solution to the problem of migrants, and about the issues related to human rights.
Alice Bah Kuhnke and Jadranka Joksimovic
Joksimovic underlined that Serbia expects that the first negotiating chapters will be opened by the end of the year, and stressed that at the very beginning of the accession process the Serbian government was faced with the most difficult challenges on the road to the EU and started substantial reforms of society.
She underlined that Serbia is steadily moving towards the ultimate goal of becoming a functional and organised state, noting that this road is long and full of challenges, but that the end result is important for the citizens of Serbia.
Joksimovic expressed gratitude to Sweden for development assistance and donations, which are largely focused on democratic governance, human rights and environmental improvement.
The government of Serbia, she said, demonstrated a commitment to policy of continuous improvement of human rights and freedoms, and commitment to, together with other social actors, actively contribute to the establishment of a society that fosters a culture of respect for human rights.
Kuhnke said that Serbia has the support of Sweden in its European integration process and early opening of negotiation chapters.
Talking about the problem of migrants, the two officials noted that this matter must be approached jointly at EU level, and the Swedish Minister praised the humane attitude of Serbia towards migrants.
They also talked about the regional "Joint Statement on ending violence and hate crimes against LGBT people," which Minister Joksimovic, along with ministers and deputy ministers from Montenegro, Croatian, Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina, signed in May this year.
She underlined that Serbia is steadily moving towards the ultimate goal of becoming a functional and organised state, noting that this road is long and full of challenges, but that the end result is important for the citizens of Serbia.
Joksimovic expressed gratitude to Sweden for development assistance and donations, which are largely focused on democratic governance, human rights and environmental improvement.
The government of Serbia, she said, demonstrated a commitment to policy of continuous improvement of human rights and freedoms, and commitment to, together with other social actors, actively contribute to the establishment of a society that fosters a culture of respect for human rights.
Kuhnke said that Serbia has the support of Sweden in its European integration process and early opening of negotiation chapters.
Talking about the problem of migrants, the two officials noted that this matter must be approached jointly at EU level, and the Swedish Minister praised the humane attitude of Serbia towards migrants.
They also talked about the regional "Joint Statement on ending violence and hate crimes against LGBT people," which Minister Joksimovic, along with ministers and deputy ministers from Montenegro, Croatian, Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina, signed in May this year.
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