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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

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Serbia committed to continued improvement of cooperation with UK

Belgrade, 17 January 2023

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic talked today with Special Envoy of the UK for the Western Balkans Stuart Peach about the improvement of bilateral relations and the situation in the region and the world.

The Prime Minister expressed the determination of the Republic of Serbia to continue improving cooperation with the United Kingdom.

The Prime Minister particularly emphasized the importance of economic cooperation, pointing out that trade in services in 2022 exceeded €1.100 billion in total value.

Special Envoy Peach confirmed the determination of the UK to work on intensifying bilateral contacts between the two sides.

The interlocutors agreed that particularly important areas for the improvement of bilateral cooperation are energy and science and technology, while Peach emphasised the additional readiness of the UK to actively contribute to the development of infrastructure connectivity in the Western Balkans.

When it comes to relations with Pristina, the Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue, while fulfilling the previously made agreements, is the only way to overcome open issues and achieve a mutually acceptable solution.

Brnabic additionally emphasised that the preservation of peace and stability is the main priority of Belgrade.

Peach reiterated the UK's determination to preserve peace and progress in the region, as well as that London, in this context, supports both the Berlin process, the EU-sponsored dialogue process, and all other initiatives that contribute to the improvement of concrete cooperation in the region.

Prime Minister Brnabic informed the interlocutor about the progress that Serbia has achieved in the area of the rule of law through intensive work on harmonising legislation with the acquis of the EU, primarily in the area of the judiciary.

The Prime Minister also congratulated Special Envoy Peach on his appointment to the House of Lords.