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Joksimovic, EU ambassadors speak about fight against COVID-19

Belgrade, 15 April 2020

Minister for European Integration Jadranka Joksimovic spoke today via video call with ambassadors of the EU member states.

The interlocutors discussed issues of importance for Serbia's relations with the EU, as well as the latest events regarding the assistance of the Union and the Member States to Serbia in overcoming the consequences caused by the pandemic.

On this occasion, the need for a common European response, but also for EU solidarity with the candidate countries, such as the abolition of the decision to restrict the export of medical equipment and their inclusion in future EU funds, which will be used for economic recovery from the crisis, has been underlined.

Accordingly, it was pointed out that Serbia will continue to monitor the implementation of current EU measures and adapt them to further economic developments caused by the crisis in the coming period.

Joksimovic underlined that the effectiveness of European solidarity and mechanisms of a common European response is of great importance, since Serbia is in a contractual relationship with the EU.

This relationship, she explained, also provides the basis for increasing overall EU assistance and support, notably with regard to an economic programme aimed at protecting investments.

She also expressed gratitude that the European Commission had heard and understood our messages, in the context of providing urgent support to preserve the existential needs of our citizens, the health system and the economy.

During the talks it was agreed that the Serbian government responded to the pandemic situation in a timely manner and that it took adequate health, preventive and economic measures, which are in line with the measures applied in the EU, and that, despite the extraordinary circumstances, the EU enlargement process should be preserved and continued.