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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

In the service of citizens

Serbia unambiguously committed to the EU

Belgrade, 24 April 2020

President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic said today that Serbia is grateful to the European Union for its assistance, support and solidarity in the fight against COVID-19, but also in the earlier period, noting that our country is unequivocally European way.

After meeting with EU representatives and ambassadors of EU member states, attended by members of the Serbian government, Vucic stressed that our country continues to comply with EU regulations and rules, but that it retains the right to always express its position on any issue, in accordance with the democratic principles of the Union.

He recalled that the EU allocated €93 million in aid, of which €15 million in emergency supplies and €78 million in support of economic recovery, noting that more than €4 million are earmarked for goods, most of which will arrive in May.

Vucic stressed that Serbia has more protective equipment than necessary, which also refers to ventilators, and is ready, if necessary, to deliver them within 12 hours to any EU member state.

According to him, last year the total trade of our country with the EU was almost €26 billion, and a decade ago only €10 billion, which shows how far Serbia is progressing, as well as our economic cooperation with the Union market.

The President also reminded that the inflow of investments from the EU into Serbia amounted to €15 billion, adding that it is very important to continue this.

I am very grateful to EU companies that have suffered a severe blow in the pandemic and in our country, and that are ready to continue operating in the shortest possible period, he said, announcing the gradual creation of conditions for the continuation of operations of these companies in order to reduce losses.

Accordingly, Vucic announced additional packages of subsidies and incentive measures for the arrival of EU investors, noting that Serbia has comparative advantages over other countries.

Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Sem Fabrizi, said that unanimous support for the way Serbia manages difficult days, swift and clear actions to combat the virus.

Fabrizi reminded that when the EU asked for help, the EU approved a €7.9 million grant after several days, and also helped with equipment, masks, containers, ventilators and oxygen devices.

We are ready to continue working with Serbia, to see what the needs are in the future, he said.