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Serbia good example of responsible candidates for EU
Belgrade,
23 February 2017
Minister without portfolio in charge of European integration Jadranka Joksimovic met today with Director General for Enlargement at the European Commission Christian Danielsson.
Topics of the meeting were the continuation of Serbia's EU integration, reforms being carried out in this process, the situation in the region and relations with the European Union.
Joksimovic stressed that the membership in the European Union is a strategic interest of Serbia, that the reforms are aimed at ensuring a higher standard and better life for citizens, and added that European integration is the best mechanism for the overall development of the country.
The officials welcomed the opening of Chapter 26, which relates to culture and education, and Chapter 20 on industrial policy and entrepreneurship at the first intergovernmental conference during Malta's EU presidency on 27 February.
Also, they agreed that a sound dynamics gives a positive signal to continuation of reforms and Serbia's European path.
Danielsson stressed the importance of the reforms being implemented in Serbia, and stressed that Serbia is a good example of economic reform, regional cooperation and a reliable partner of the Union on the issue of migrant crisis.
Joksimovic said that Serbia is open for cooperation to strengthen regional stability, which is a prerequisite for development and progress of the neighbourhood.
She, however, pointed out that it requires a constructive approach of all in the region.
Joksimovic and Danielsson discussed the strengthening of capacities for the successful use of IPA funds and also agreed to consider ways in which the EU can help Serbia in the process.
Joksimovic expressed gratitude to Danielson on the overall support and assistance to Serbia in the European integration process, according to a statement from the Office of the Minister without portfolio responsible for European integration.
Joksimovic stressed that the membership in the European Union is a strategic interest of Serbia, that the reforms are aimed at ensuring a higher standard and better life for citizens, and added that European integration is the best mechanism for the overall development of the country.
The officials welcomed the opening of Chapter 26, which relates to culture and education, and Chapter 20 on industrial policy and entrepreneurship at the first intergovernmental conference during Malta's EU presidency on 27 February.
Also, they agreed that a sound dynamics gives a positive signal to continuation of reforms and Serbia's European path.
Danielsson stressed the importance of the reforms being implemented in Serbia, and stressed that Serbia is a good example of economic reform, regional cooperation and a reliable partner of the Union on the issue of migrant crisis.
Joksimovic said that Serbia is open for cooperation to strengthen regional stability, which is a prerequisite for development and progress of the neighbourhood.
She, however, pointed out that it requires a constructive approach of all in the region.
Joksimovic and Danielsson discussed the strengthening of capacities for the successful use of IPA funds and also agreed to consider ways in which the EU can help Serbia in the process.
Joksimovic expressed gratitude to Danielson on the overall support and assistance to Serbia in the European integration process, according to a statement from the Office of the Minister without portfolio responsible for European integration.
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