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Joksimovic asks EC to redirect IPA funds for fight against coronavirus

Belgrade, 16 March 2020

Minister for European Integration Jadranka Joksimovic today sent an official letter to European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Oliver Varhelyi requesting that the European Union enable the redirection of unspent IPA funds for preventive measures and suppression of the consequences of the coronavirus epidemic in Serbia.

In the letter, Joksimovic underlined that these funds, which would be specified in the agreement with the European Commission (EC), would be intended to support national institutions and bodies engaged in combating the spread of the epidemic and effectively responding to the consequences of the virus for the citizens and society of Serbia.

The letter outlines the basic measures and activities Serbia is taking to prevent the spread of the virus, to provide adequate care for all infected citizens, and especially for the elderly, and to remedy and mitigate the effects of the epidemic as much as possible.

She pointed out that the Serbian government is actively working to use all available financial and other resources and capacity.

The Minister stated that European countries - members, candidates and potential candidates, will be able to respond to this global challenge only together and by expressing true European solidarity.