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Serbia appreciates support of Austria in European integration process

Belgrade, 28 March 2018

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said today during the talks with Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of Austria Karin Kneissl that Serbia highly appreciates Austria's support in the process of European integration of Serbia, especially in the light of future Austrian presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2018.

Brnabic said that Serbia's strategic goal is membership in the European Union, and emphasised the importance of faster opening of negotiation chapters.

The Prime Minister expressed her expectation that Serbia will open new chapters in June, which are already ready.

Kneissl praised Serbia's progress in economic reforms and underlined that it is very important to complete the reform of the judiciary and further work on the rule of law.

During the talks with the Austrian Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs, Brnabic expressed concern over recent events in Kosovo-Metohija and informed her about the details of the arrest of Director of the Office for Kosovo-Metohija Marko Djuric.

She pointed out that Belgrade is committed to continuing the dialogue with Pristina and maintaining peace and stability in the region, but that it also expects Pristina to implement the Brussels Agreement in all segments agreed.

Kneissl praised Serbia's efforts in the field of public administration reform and offered to share Austria’s experiences and practical assistance when it comes to the newly established National Academy of Public Administration.