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Reforms remain focus for Serbian government

Belgrade, 25 February 2021

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Selakovic talked today via video link with Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Stefano Sannino.

Selakovic said that the reforms remain in the focus of the government of Serbia, with a special emphasis on the rule of law, but he pointed out that the significant progress of Serbia achieved in the reform process was not accompanied by appropriate dynamics of accession negotiations with the EU.

He reminded that no negotiating chapters had been opened last year and asked for support to show the EU's readiness to continue the process, pointing out that Serbia is currently ready to open five chapters for which it had submitted negotiating positions.

According to him, in order to improve and accelerate the accession process, Serbia has accepted the new methodology and expects to receive clarifications from the European Commission on its application to the negotiation process soon.

Serbia is grateful to the EU for its support in the field of structural reforms and economic measures, as well as for investments from the EU and its member states, Selakovic said, and called on the EU to continue implementing the Western Balkans Economic and Investment Plan, which will encourage further economic growth.

He stressed that Serbia attaches great importance to regional cooperation in the Western Balkans and wants full EU integration, expressing gratitude to the Union for its assistance and cooperation during the pandemic.

Speaking about relations with Pristina, Selakovic said that Serbia is committed to a dialogue that seeks a sustainable compromise solution, emphasizing that Belgrade has fulfilled its obligations under the Brussels Agreement, but that, on the other hand, the Community of Serbian Municipalities has not established.